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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.93, 36,009.24 and 18,753.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.93, 36,009.24 and 18,753.42 is: 28,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.93 : 36,009.24 = 18,753.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.93/36,009.24 = 18,753.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.93x = 36,009.24 × 18,753.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.93x = 675,296,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,296,401.60/24,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,101.13

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