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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.31, 36,210.38 and 19,498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.31, 36,210.38 and 19,498.34 is: 29,252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.31 : 36,210.38 = 19,498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.31/36,210.38 = 19,498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.31x = 36,210.38 × 19,498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.31x = 706,042,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,042,293.80/24,136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,252.29

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