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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.96, 36,328.29 and 18,312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.96, 36,328.29 and 18,312.99 is: 27,444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.96 : 36,328.29 = 18,312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.96/36,328.29 = 18,312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.96x = 36,328.29 × 18,312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.96x = 665,279,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,279,611.49/24,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,444.44

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