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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.49, 36,404.28 and 19,286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.49, 36,404.28 and 19,286.65 is: 28,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.49 : 36,404.28 = 19,286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.49/36,404.28 = 19,286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.49x = 36,404.28 × 19,286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.49x = 702,116,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,116,558.65/24,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,934.78

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