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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.73, 36,354.12 and 18,728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.73, 36,354.12 and 18,728.62 is: 28,063.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.73 : 36,354.12 = 18,728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.73/36,354.12 = 18,728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.73x = 36,354.12 × 18,728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.73x = 680,862,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,862,498.91/24,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,063.23

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