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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.70, 36,314.55 and 18,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.70, 36,314.55 and 18,377.70 is: 27,566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.70 : 36,314.55 = 18,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.70/36,314.55 = 18,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.70x = 36,314.55 × 18,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.70x = 667,377,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,377,905.54/24,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,566.55

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