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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.30, 36,324.45 and 18,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.30, 36,324.45 and 18,311.40 is: 27,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.30 : 36,324.45 = 18,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.30/36,324.45 = 18,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.30x = 36,324.45 × 18,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.30x = 665,151,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,151,533.73/24,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,467.10

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