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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,130.80, 36,232.56 and 19,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,130.80, 36,232.56 and 19,708.20 is: 29,592.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,130.80 : 36,232.56 = 19,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,130.80/36,232.56 = 19,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,130.80x = 36,232.56 × 19,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,130.80x = 714,078,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,078,538.99/24,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,592.00

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