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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.93, 36,010.74 and 18,754.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.93, 36,010.74 and 18,754.42 is: 28,102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.93 : 36,010.74 = 18,754.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.93/36,010.74 = 18,754.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.93x = 36,010.74 × 18,754.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.93x = 675,360,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,360,542.47/24,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,102.63

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