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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.30, 36,007.95 and 18,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.30, 36,007.95 and 18,043.70 is: 27,065.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.30 : 36,007.95 = 18,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.30/36,007.95 = 18,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.30x = 36,007.95 × 18,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.30x = 649,716,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,716,647.42/24,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,065.55

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