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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.34, 36,381.81 and 18,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.34, 36,381.81 and 18,701.32 is: 28,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.34 : 36,381.81 = 18,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.34/36,381.81 = 18,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.34x = 36,381.81 × 18,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.34x = 680,387,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,387,689.08/24,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,008.32

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