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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.43, 36,179.07 and 19,477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.43, 36,179.07 and 19,477.47 is: 29,220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.43 : 36,179.07 = 19,477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.43/36,179.07 = 19,477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.43x = 36,179.07 × 19,477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.43x = 704,676,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,676,653.17/24,115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,220.99

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