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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.72, 36,878.29 and 19,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.72, 36,878.29 and 19,018.40 is: 28,565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.72 : 36,878.29 = 19,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.72/36,878.29 = 19,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.72x = 36,878.29 × 19,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.72x = 701,365,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,365,838.60/24,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,565.71

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