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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.20, 36,253.80 and 18,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.20, 36,253.80 and 18,337.20 is: 27,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.20 : 36,253.80 = 18,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.20/36,253.80 = 18,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.20x = 36,253.80 × 18,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.20x = 664,793,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,793,181.36/24,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,505.80

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