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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.84, 36,004.14 and 18,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.84, 36,004.14 and 18,097.88 is: 27,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.84 : 36,004.14 = 18,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.84/36,004.14 = 18,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.84x = 36,004.14 × 18,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.84x = 651,598,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,598,605.22/24,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,118.48

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