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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,558.55, 36,838.10 and 19,659.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,558.55, 36,838.10 and 19,659.33 is: 29,489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,558.55 : 36,838.10 = 19,659.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,558.55/36,838.10 = 19,659.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,558.55x = 36,838.10 × 19,659.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,558.55x = 724,212,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,212,413.62/24,558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,489.22

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