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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.12, 36,330.03 and 18,686.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.12, 36,330.03 and 18,686.16 is: 27,992.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.12 : 36,330.03 = 18,686.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.12/36,330.03 = 18,686.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.12x = 36,330.03 × 18,686.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.12x = 678,868,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,868,753.38/24,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,992.14

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