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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.42, 37,237.44 and 19,270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.42, 37,237.44 and 19,270.89 is: 28,863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.42 : 37,237.44 = 19,270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.42/37,237.44 = 19,270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.42x = 37,237.44 × 19,270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.42x = 717,598,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,598,610.12/24,861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,863.94

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