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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.80, 36,942.18 and 19,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.80, 36,942.18 and 19,729.24 is: 29,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.80 : 36,942.18 = 19,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.80/36,942.18 = 19,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.80x = 36,942.18 × 19,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.80x = 728,841,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,841,135.34/24,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,528.30

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