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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.28, 36,913.50 and 19,082.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.28, 36,913.50 and 19,082.72 is: 28,579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.28 : 36,913.50 = 19,082.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.28/36,913.50 = 19,082.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.28x = 36,913.50 × 19,082.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.28x = 704,409,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,409,984.72/24,647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,579.62

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