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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,550.72, 36,844.61 and 19,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,550.72, 36,844.61 and 19,679.18 is: 29,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,550.72 : 36,844.61 = 19,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,550.72/36,844.61 = 19,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,550.72x = 36,844.61 × 19,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,550.72x = 725,071,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,071,429.60/24,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,533.61

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