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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.34, 36,369.81 and 18,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.34, 36,369.81 and 18,693.32 is: 27,996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.34 : 36,369.81 = 18,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.34/36,369.81 = 18,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.34x = 36,369.81 × 18,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.34x = 679,872,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,872,314.82/24,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,996.33

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