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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.30, 36,522.45 and 19,427.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.30, 36,522.45 and 19,427.55 is: 29,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.30 : 36,522.45 = 19,427.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.30/36,522.45 = 19,427.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.30x = 36,522.45 × 19,427.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.30x = 709,541,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,541,723.50/24,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,141.33

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