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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.70, 36,251.55 and 18,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.70, 36,251.55 and 18,335.70 is: 27,503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.70 : 36,251.55 = 18,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.70/36,251.55 = 18,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.70x = 36,251.55 × 18,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.70x = 664,697,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,697,545.34/24,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,503.55

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