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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.20, 36,051.30 and 18,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.20, 36,051.30 and 18,202.20 is: 27,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.20 : 36,051.30 = 18,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.20/36,051.30 = 18,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.20x = 36,051.30 × 18,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.20x = 656,212,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,212,972.86/24,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,303.30

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