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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,001.15, 36,048.44 and 19,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,001.15, 36,048.44 and 19,562.10 is: 29,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,001.15 : 36,048.44 = 19,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,001.15/36,048.44 = 19,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,001.15x = 36,048.44 × 19,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,001.15x = 705,183,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,183,188.12/24,001.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,381.22

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