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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.40, 36,381.60 and 18,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.40, 36,381.60 and 18,110.40 is: 27,165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.40 : 36,381.60 = 18,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.40/36,381.60 = 18,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.40x = 36,381.60 × 18,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.40x = 658,885,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,885,328.64/24,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,165.60

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