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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.61, 36,858.90 and 19,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.61, 36,858.90 and 19,619.04 is: 29,428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.61 : 36,858.90 = 19,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.61/36,858.90 = 19,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.61x = 36,858.90 × 19,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.61x = 723,136,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,136,233.46/24,572.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,428.55

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