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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.93, 36,013.74 and 18,756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.93, 36,013.74 and 18,756.42 is: 28,105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.93 : 36,013.74 = 18,756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.93/36,013.74 = 18,756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.93x = 36,013.74 × 18,756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.93x = 675,488,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,488,833.21/24,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,105.63

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