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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.80, 36,311.70 and 18,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.80, 36,311.70 and 18,332.60 is: 27,498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.80 : 36,311.70 = 18,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.80/36,311.70 = 18,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.80x = 36,311.70 × 18,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.80x = 665,687,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,687,871.42/24,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,498.90

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