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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.12, 36,169.32 and 19,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.12, 36,169.32 and 19,708.88 is: 29,629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.12 : 36,169.32 = 19,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.12/36,169.32 = 19,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.12x = 36,169.32 × 19,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.12x = 712,856,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,856,787.56/24,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,629.38

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