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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,175.20, 36,262.80 and 18,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,175.20, 36,262.80 and 18,343.20 is: 27,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,175.20 : 36,262.80 = 18,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,175.20/36,262.80 = 18,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,175.20x = 36,262.80 × 18,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,175.20x = 665,175,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,175,792.96/24,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,514.80

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