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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.80, 36,325.20 and 18,311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.80, 36,325.20 and 18,311.90 is: 27,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.80 : 36,325.20 = 18,311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.80/36,325.20 = 18,311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.80x = 36,325.20 × 18,311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.80x = 665,183,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,183,429.88/24,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,467.85

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