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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,796.78, 37,148.27 and 19,222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,796.78, 37,148.27 and 19,222.81 is: 28,797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,796.78 : 37,148.27 = 19,222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,796.78/37,148.27 = 19,222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,796.78x = 37,148.27 × 19,222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,796.78x = 714,094,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,094,136.04/24,796.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,797.86

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