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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.83, 36,643.19 and 19,666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.83, 36,643.19 and 19,666.90 is: 29,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.83 : 36,643.19 = 19,666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.83/36,643.19 = 19,666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.83x = 36,643.19 × 19,666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.83x = 720,657,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,657,900.88/24,407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,525.68

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