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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,208.08, 36,325.08 and 18,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,208.08, 36,325.08 and 18,376.08 is: 27,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,208.08 : 36,325.08 = 18,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,208.08/36,325.08 = 18,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,208.08x = 36,325.08 × 18,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,208.08x = 667,512,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,512,576.09/24,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,573.96

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