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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,198.40, 36,297.60 and 18,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,198.40, 36,297.60 and 18,054.40 is: 27,081.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,198.40 : 36,297.60 = 18,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,198.40/36,297.60 = 18,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,198.40x = 36,297.60 × 18,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,198.40x = 655,331,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,331,389.44/24,198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,081.60

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