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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.80, 36,033.30 and 18,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.80, 36,033.30 and 18,190.20 is: 27,230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.80 : 36,033.30 = 18,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.80/36,033.30 = 18,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.80x = 36,033.30 × 18,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.80x = 655,452,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,452,933.66/24,070.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,230.21

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