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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.72, 36,019.04 and 19,900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.72, 36,019.04 and 19,900.08 is: 29,850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.72 : 36,019.04 = 19,900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.72/36,019.04 = 19,900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.72x = 36,019.04 × 19,900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.72x = 716,781,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,781,777.52/24,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,850.09

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