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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.74, 36,474.64 and 19,635.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.74, 36,474.64 and 19,635.55 is: 29,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.74 : 36,474.64 = 19,635.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.74/36,474.64 = 19,635.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.74x = 36,474.64 × 19,635.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.74x = 716,199,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,199,617.45/24,368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,390.10

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