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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.18, 36,239.92 and 19,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.18, 36,239.92 and 19,934.60 is: 29,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.18 : 36,239.92 = 19,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.18/36,239.92 = 19,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.18x = 36,239.92 × 19,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.18x = 722,428,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,428,350.00/24,159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,902.85

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