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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,093.63, 36,086.99 and 18,505.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,093.63, 36,086.99 and 18,505.85 is: 27,717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,093.63 : 36,086.99 = 18,505.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,093.63/36,086.99 = 18,505.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,093.63x = 36,086.99 × 18,505.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,093.63x = 667,820,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,820,150.93/24,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,717.71

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