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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.26, 36,136.68 and 18,830.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.26, 36,136.68 and 18,830.69 is: 28,245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.26 : 36,136.68 = 18,830.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.26/36,136.68 = 18,830.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.26x = 36,136.68 × 18,830.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.26x = 680,478,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,478,618.71/24,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,245.88

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