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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795.72, 37,157.13 and 19,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795.72, 37,157.13 and 19,543.28 is: 29,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795.72 : 37,157.13 = 19,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795.72/37,157.13 = 19,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795.72x = 37,157.13 × 19,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795.72x = 726,172,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,172,009.80/24,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,286.18

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