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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.20, 36,136.59 and 18,830.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.20, 36,136.59 and 18,830.64 is: 28,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.20 : 36,136.59 = 18,830.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.20/36,136.59 = 18,830.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.20x = 36,136.59 × 18,830.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.20x = 680,475,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,475,117.12/24,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,245.80

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