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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.62, 36,223.40 and 19,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.62, 36,223.40 and 19,219.28 is: 28,801.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.62 : 36,223.40 = 19,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.62/36,223.40 = 19,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.62x = 36,223.40 × 19,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.62x = 696,187,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,187,534.08/24,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,801.86

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