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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.92, 36,348.70 and 19,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.92, 36,348.70 and 19,836.40 is: 29,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.92 : 36,348.70 = 19,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.92/36,348.70 = 19,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.92x = 36,348.70 × 19,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.92x = 721,027,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,027,352.68/24,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,889.72

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