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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.81, 36,239.35 and 19,934.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.81, 36,239.35 and 19,934.22 is: 29,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.81 : 36,239.35 = 19,934.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.81/36,239.35 = 19,934.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.81x = 36,239.35 × 19,934.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.81x = 722,403,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,403,336.37/24,158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,902.27

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