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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.20, 35,994.96 and 19,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.20, 35,994.96 and 19,365.60 is: 29,006.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.20 : 35,994.96 = 19,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.20/35,994.96 = 19,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.20x = 35,994.96 × 19,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.20x = 697,063,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,063,997.38/24,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,006.62

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