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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.64, 36,157.44 and 18,552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.64, 36,157.44 and 18,552.84 is: 27,788.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.64 : 36,157.44 = 18,552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.64/36,157.44 = 18,552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.64x = 36,157.44 × 18,552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.64x = 670,823,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,823,199.13/24,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,788.13

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