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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,199, 36,264.44 and 19,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,199, 36,264.44 and 19,246.64 is: 28,842.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,199 : 36,264.44 = 19,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,199/36,264.44 = 19,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,199x = 36,264.44 × 19,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,199x = 697,968,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,968,621.48/24,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,842.87

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