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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.69, 36,013.57 and 19,615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.69, 36,013.57 and 19,615.13 is: 29,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.69 : 36,013.57 = 19,615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.69/36,013.57 = 19,615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.69x = 36,013.57 × 19,615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.69x = 706,410,857.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,410,857.31/24,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,382.75

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