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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.79, 36,655.66 and 19,186.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.79, 36,655.66 and 19,186.77 is: 28,744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.79 : 36,655.66 = 19,186.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.79/36,655.66 = 19,186.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.79x = 36,655.66 × 19,186.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.79x = 703,303,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,303,717.62/24,467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,744.06

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