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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.49, 36,248.72 and 19,236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.49, 36,248.72 and 19,236.15 is: 28,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.49 : 36,248.72 = 19,236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.49/36,248.72 = 19,236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.49x = 36,248.72 × 19,236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.49x = 697,285,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,285,719.05/24,188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,827.17

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