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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.30, 36,248.06 and 18,891.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.30, 36,248.06 and 18,891.24 is: 28,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.30 : 36,248.06 = 18,891.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.30/36,248.06 = 18,891.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.30x = 36,248.06 × 18,891.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.30x = 684,770,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,770,800.99/24,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,332.26

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