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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.70, 36,248.55 and 18,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.70, 36,248.55 and 18,333.70 is: 27,500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.70 : 36,248.55 = 18,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.70/36,248.55 = 18,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.70x = 36,248.55 × 18,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.70x = 664,570,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,570,041.14/24,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,500.55

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