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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.80, 36,211.20 and 19,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.80, 36,211.20 and 19,763.20 is: 29,644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.80 : 36,211.20 = 19,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.80/36,211.20 = 19,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.80x = 36,211.20 × 19,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.80x = 715,649,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,649,187.84/24,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,644.80

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