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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260.73, 36,352.62 and 18,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,260.73, 36,352.62 and 18,727.62 is: 28,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,260.73 : 36,352.62 = 18,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,260.73/36,352.62 = 18,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,260.73x = 36,352.62 × 18,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,260.73x = 680,798,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,798,053.36/24,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,061.73

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