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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.50, 36,251.72 and 19,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.50, 36,251.72 and 19,238.16 is: 28,830.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.50 : 36,251.72 = 19,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.50/36,251.72 = 19,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.50x = 36,251.72 × 19,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.50x = 697,416,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,416,389.64/24,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,830.18

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