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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.84, 36,792.48 and 19,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.84, 36,792.48 and 19,585.44 is: 29,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.84 : 36,792.48 = 19,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.84/36,792.48 = 19,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.84x = 36,792.48 × 19,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.84x = 720,596,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,596,909.49/24,639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,245.19

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