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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.17, 36,931.31 and 19,071.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.17, 36,931.31 and 19,071.57 is: 28,580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.17 : 36,931.31 = 19,071.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.17/36,931.31 = 19,071.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.17x = 36,931.31 × 19,071.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.17x = 704,337,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,337,970.77/24,644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,580.31

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