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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.08, 36,261.60 and 19,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.08, 36,261.60 and 19,993.28 is: 30,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.08 : 36,261.60 = 19,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.08/36,261.60 = 19,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.08x = 36,261.60 × 19,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.08x = 724,988,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,988,322.05/24,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,049.98

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