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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.61, 36,130.46 and 18,534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.61, 36,130.46 and 18,534.83 is: 27,761.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.61 : 36,130.46 = 18,534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.61/36,130.46 = 18,534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.61x = 36,130.46 × 18,534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.61x = 669,671,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,671,660.60/24,122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,761.16

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