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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.69, 36,503.55 and 19,074.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.69, 36,503.55 and 19,074.66 is: 28,568.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.69 : 36,503.55 = 19,074.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.69/36,503.55 = 19,074.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.69x = 36,503.55 × 19,074.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.69x = 696,292,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,292,805.04/24,372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,568.57

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