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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,371.10, 36,501.98 and 19,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,371.10, 36,501.98 and 19,997.10 is: 29,950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,371.10 : 36,501.98 = 19,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,371.10/36,501.98 = 19,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,371.10x = 36,501.98 × 19,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,371.10x = 729,933,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,933,644.27/24,371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,950.79

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