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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.28, 36,002.94 and 19,861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.28, 36,002.94 and 19,861.24 is: 29,719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.28 : 36,002.94 = 19,861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.28/36,002.94 = 19,861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.28x = 36,002.94 × 19,861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.28x = 715,063,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,063,032.05/24,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,719.65

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