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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061.28, 36,004.44 and 19,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061.28, 36,004.44 and 19,862.24 is: 29,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061.28 : 36,004.44 = 19,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061.28/36,004.44 = 19,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061.28x = 36,004.44 × 19,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061.28x = 715,128,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,128,828.35/24,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,721.15

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