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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.62, 36,224.90 and 19,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.62, 36,224.90 and 19,220.28 is: 28,803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.62 : 36,224.90 = 19,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.62/36,224.90 = 19,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.62x = 36,224.90 × 19,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.62x = 696,252,720.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,252,720.97/24,172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,803.36

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