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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.69, 36,012.07 and 19,614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.69, 36,012.07 and 19,614.13 is: 29,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.69 : 36,012.07 = 19,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.69/36,012.07 = 19,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.69x = 36,012.07 × 19,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.69x = 706,345,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,345,422.55/24,040.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,381.25

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