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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.24, 36,103.62 and 18,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.24, 36,103.62 and 18,261.48 is: 27,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.24 : 36,103.62 = 18,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.24/36,103.62 = 18,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.24x = 36,103.62 × 18,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.24x = 659,305,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,305,534.56/24,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,392.04

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