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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.60, 35,948.10 and 18,824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.60, 35,948.10 and 18,824.60 is: 28,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.60 : 35,948.10 = 18,824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.60/35,948.10 = 18,824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.60x = 35,948.10 × 18,824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.60x = 676,708,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,708,603.26/24,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,186.09

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