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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,201, 36,267.44 and 19,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,201, 36,267.44 and 19,248.68 is: 28,845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,201 : 36,267.44 = 19,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,201/36,267.44 = 19,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,201x = 36,267.44 × 19,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,201x = 698,100,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,100,346.98/24,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,845.93

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