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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.76, 36,137.43 and 18,831.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.76, 36,137.43 and 18,831.19 is: 28,246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.76 : 36,137.43 = 18,831.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.76/36,137.43 = 18,831.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.76x = 36,137.43 × 18,831.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.76x = 680,510,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,510,810.44/24,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,246.63

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