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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,090.70, 36,135.85 and 18,830.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,090.70, 36,135.85 and 18,830.13 is: 28,245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,090.70 : 36,135.85 = 18,830.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,090.70/36,135.85 = 18,830.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,090.70x = 36,135.85 × 18,830.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,090.70x = 680,442,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,442,753.16/24,090.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,245.04

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