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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.14, 36,439.71 and 18,754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.14, 36,439.71 and 18,754.57 is: 28,131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.14 : 36,439.71 = 18,754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.14/36,439.71 = 18,754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.14x = 36,439.71 × 18,754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.14x = 683,410,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,410,909.78/24,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,131.85

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