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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.28, 36,372.84 and 19,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.28, 36,372.84 and 19,669.36 is: 29,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.28 : 36,372.84 = 19,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.28/36,372.84 = 19,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.28x = 36,372.84 × 19,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.28x = 715,430,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,430,484.18/24,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,525.08

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