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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.91, 36,293.00 and 18,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.91, 36,293.00 and 18,687.80 is: 28,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.91 : 36,293.00 = 18,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.91/36,293.00 = 18,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.91x = 36,293.00 × 18,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.91x = 678,236,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,236,322.69/24,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,002.10

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