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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,038.69, 36,009.07 and 19,612.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,038.69, 36,009.07 and 19,612.13 is: 29,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,038.69 : 36,009.07 = 19,612.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,038.69/36,009.07 = 19,612.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,038.69x = 36,009.07 × 19,612.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,038.69x = 706,214,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,214,332.94/24,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,378.24

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