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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.20, 36,217.80 and 18,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.20, 36,217.80 and 18,313.20 is: 27,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.20 : 36,217.80 = 18,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.20/36,217.80 = 18,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.20x = 36,217.80 × 18,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.20x = 663,263,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,263,814.96/24,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,469.80

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