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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.40, 37,032.60 and 19,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.40, 37,032.60 and 19,439.60 is: 29,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.40 : 37,032.60 = 19,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.40/37,032.60 = 19,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.40x = 37,032.60 × 19,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.40x = 719,898,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,898,930.96/24,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,159.40

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