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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.40, 36,645.60 and 19,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.40, 36,645.60 and 19,181.60 is: 28,772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.40 : 36,645.60 = 19,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.40/36,645.60 = 19,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.40x = 36,645.60 × 19,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.40x = 702,921,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,921,240.96/24,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,772.40

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