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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.39, 36,008.64 and 19,078.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.39, 36,008.64 and 19,078.52 is: 28,618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.39 : 36,008.64 = 19,078.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.39/36,008.64 = 19,078.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.39x = 36,008.64 × 19,078.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.39x = 686,991,378.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,991,378.37/24,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,618.22

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