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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.88, 35,999.46 and 19,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.88, 35,999.46 and 19,838.76 is: 29,742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.88 : 35,999.46 = 19,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.88/35,999.46 = 19,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.88x = 35,999.46 × 19,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.88x = 714,184,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,184,647.07/24,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,742.97

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