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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,564.72, 36,860.04 and 19,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,564.72, 36,860.04 and 19,267.32 is: 28,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,564.72 : 36,860.04 = 19,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,564.72/36,860.04 = 19,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,564.72x = 36,860.04 × 19,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,564.72x = 710,194,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,194,185.89/24,564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,911.15

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