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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,777.95, 37,131.98 and 19,205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,777.95, 37,131.98 and 19,205.22 is: 28,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,777.95 : 37,131.98 = 19,205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,777.95/37,131.98 = 19,205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,777.95x = 37,131.98 × 19,205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,777.95x = 713,127,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,127,820.93/24,777.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,780.74

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