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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.85, 36,778.66 and 19,171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.85, 36,778.66 and 19,171.89 is: 28,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.85 : 36,778.66 = 19,171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.85/36,778.66 = 19,171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.85x = 36,778.66 × 19,171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.85x = 705,116,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,116,375.94/24,562.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,706.62

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