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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,549.78, 36,757.98 and 19,256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,549.78, 36,757.98 and 19,256.70 is: 28,832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,549.78 : 36,757.98 = 19,256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,549.78/36,757.98 = 19,256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,549.78x = 36,757.98 × 19,256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,549.78x = 707,837,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,837,393.47/24,549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,832.74

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