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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.41, 36,146.58 and 18,858.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.41, 36,146.58 and 18,858.37 is: 28,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.41 : 36,146.58 = 18,858.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.41/36,146.58 = 18,858.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.41x = 36,146.58 × 18,858.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.41x = 681,665,579.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,665,579.87/24,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,255.09

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