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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.61, 36,314.96 and 18,657.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.61, 36,314.96 and 18,657.83 is: 27,945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.61 : 36,314.96 = 18,657.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.61/36,314.96 = 18,657.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.61x = 36,314.96 × 18,657.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.61x = 677,558,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,558,075.27/24,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,945.60

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