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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.78, 37,157.27 and 19,228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.78, 37,157.27 and 19,228.82 is: 28,806.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.78 : 37,157.27 = 19,228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.78/37,157.27 = 19,228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.78x = 37,157.27 × 19,228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.78x = 714,490,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,490,456.52/24,802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,806.87

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