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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.70, 36,098.55 and 18,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.70, 36,098.55 and 18,233.70 is: 27,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.70 : 36,098.55 = 18,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.70/36,098.55 = 18,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.70x = 36,098.55 × 18,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.70x = 658,210,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,210,131.14/24,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,350.55

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