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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.06, 36,011.13 and 19,613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.06, 36,011.13 and 19,613.50 is: 29,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.06 : 36,011.13 = 19,613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.06/36,011.13 = 19,613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.06x = 36,011.13 × 19,613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.06x = 706,304,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,304,298.26/24,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,380.31

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