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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.06, 36,068.13 and 19,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.06, 36,068.13 and 19,651.50 is: 29,437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.06 : 36,068.13 = 19,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.06/36,068.13 = 19,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.06x = 36,068.13 × 19,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.06x = 708,792,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,792,856.70/24,078.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,437.29

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