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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.56, 36,010.38 and 19,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.56, 36,010.38 and 19,613 is: 29,379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.56 : 36,010.38 = 19,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.56/36,010.38 = 19,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.56x = 36,010.38 × 19,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.56x = 706,271,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,271,582.94/24,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,379.56

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