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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,706.55, 37,020.96 and 19,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,706.55, 37,020.96 and 19,097.93 is: 28,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706.55 : 37,020.96 = 19,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706.55/37,020.96 = 19,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706.55x = 37,020.96 × 19,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706.55x = 707,023,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,023,517.51/24,706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,616.85

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