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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.80, 36,398.35 and 19,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.80, 36,398.35 and 19,308.70 is: 28,924.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.80 : 36,398.35 = 19,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.80/36,398.35 = 19,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.80x = 36,398.35 × 19,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.80x = 702,804,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,804,820.65/24,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,924.63

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