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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,196.74, 36,221.40 and 19,472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,196.74, 36,221.40 and 19,472.82 is: 29,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,196.74 : 36,221.40 = 19,472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,196.74/36,221.40 = 19,472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,196.74x = 36,221.40 × 19,472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,196.74x = 705,332,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,332,802.35/24,196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,149.91

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