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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.28, 36,005.92 and 19,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.28, 36,005.92 and 19,863.24 is: 29,722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.28 : 36,005.92 = 19,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.28/36,005.92 = 19,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.28x = 36,005.92 × 19,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.28x = 715,194,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,194,230.38/24,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,722.63

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