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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.70, 36,521.78 and 19,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.70, 36,521.78 and 19,493.96 is: 29,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.70 : 36,521.78 = 19,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.70/36,521.78 = 19,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.70x = 36,521.78 × 19,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.70x = 711,954,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,954,118.45/24,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,160.88

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