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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.24, 36,505.89 and 19,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.24, 36,505.89 and 19,406.52 is: 29,085.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.24 : 36,505.89 = 19,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.24/36,505.89 = 19,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.24x = 36,505.89 × 19,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.24x = 708,452,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,452,284.40/24,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,085.90

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