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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.28, 37,156.52 and 19,228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.28, 37,156.52 and 19,228.32 is: 28,806.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.28 : 37,156.52 = 19,228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.28/37,156.52 = 19,228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.28x = 37,156.52 × 19,228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.28x = 714,457,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,457,456.65/24,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,806.12

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