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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,564.78, 36,780.48 and 19,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,564.78, 36,780.48 and 19,271.70 is: 28,855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,564.78 : 36,780.48 = 19,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,564.78/36,780.48 = 19,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,564.78x = 36,780.48 × 19,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,564.78x = 708,822,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,822,376.42/24,564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,855.23

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