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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.80, 36,007.20 and 18,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.80, 36,007.20 and 18,043.20 is: 27,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.80 : 36,007.20 = 18,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.80/36,007.20 = 18,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.80x = 36,007.20 × 18,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.80x = 649,685,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,685,111.04/24,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,064.80

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