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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.41, 36,148.08 and 18,859.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.41, 36,148.08 and 18,859.37 is: 28,256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.41 : 36,148.08 = 18,859.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.41/36,148.08 = 18,859.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.41x = 36,148.08 × 18,859.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.41x = 681,730,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,730,015.51/24,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,256.59

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