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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.91, 36,338.68 and 18,319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.91, 36,338.68 and 18,319.92 is: 27,454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.91 : 36,338.68 = 18,319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.91/36,338.68 = 18,319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.91x = 36,338.68 × 18,319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.91x = 665,721,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,721,710.51/24,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,454.81

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