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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.38, 35,998.71 and 19,838.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.38, 35,998.71 and 19,838.26 is: 29,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.38 : 35,998.71 = 19,838.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.38/35,998.71 = 19,838.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.38x = 35,998.71 × 19,838.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.38x = 714,151,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,151,768.64/24,011.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,742.22

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