Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,238.80, 36,342 and 19,564.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,238.80, 36,342 and 19,564.56 is: 29,333.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,238.80 : 36,342 = 19,564.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,238.80/36,342 = 19,564.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,238.80x = 36,342 × 19,564.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,238.80x = 711,015,239.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,015,239.52/24,238.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,333.76
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