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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,820.96, 37,231.92 and 19,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,820.96, 37,231.92 and 19,867.60 is: 29,801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,820.96 : 37,231.92 = 19,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,820.96/37,231.92 = 19,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,820.96x = 37,231.92 × 19,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,820.96x = 739,708,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,708,893.79/24,820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,801.78

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