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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804, 37,171.08 and 19,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804, 37,171.08 and 19,231.38 is: 28,820.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804 : 37,171.08 = 19,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804/37,171.08 = 19,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804x = 37,171.08 × 19,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804x = 714,851,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,851,164.49/24,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,820.00

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