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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.80, 36,356.70 and 18,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.80, 36,356.70 and 18,362.60 is: 27,543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.80 : 36,356.70 = 18,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.80/36,356.70 = 18,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.80x = 36,356.70 × 18,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.80x = 667,603,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,603,539.42/24,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,543.90

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