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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.80, 36,035.70 and 19,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.80, 36,035.70 and 19,646.20 is: 29,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.80 : 36,035.70 = 19,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.80/36,035.70 = 19,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.80x = 36,035.70 × 19,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.80x = 707,964,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,964,569.34/24,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,469.30

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