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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.63, 36,232.41 and 19,225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.63, 36,232.41 and 19,225.29 is: 28,810.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.63 : 36,232.41 = 19,225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.63/36,232.41 = 19,225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.63x = 36,232.41 × 19,225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.63x = 696,578,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,578,589.65/24,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,810.87

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