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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.28, 36,001.44 and 19,860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.28, 36,001.44 and 19,860.24 is: 29,718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.28 : 36,001.44 = 19,860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.28/36,001.44 = 19,860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.28x = 36,001.44 × 19,860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.28x = 714,997,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,997,238.75/24,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,718.15

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