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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.80, 36,042.30 and 18,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.80, 36,042.30 and 18,196.20 is: 27,239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.80 : 36,042.30 = 18,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.80/36,042.30 = 18,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.80x = 36,042.30 × 18,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.80x = 655,832,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,832,899.26/24,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,239.21

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