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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,037.56, 36,007.38 and 19,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,037.56, 36,007.38 and 19,611 is: 29,376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,037.56 : 36,007.38 = 19,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,037.56/36,007.38 = 19,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,037.56x = 36,007.38 × 19,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,037.56x = 706,140,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,140,729.18/24,037.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,376.56

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