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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.82, 36,440.74 and 18,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.82, 36,440.74 and 18,755.26 is: 28,132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.82 : 36,440.74 = 18,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.82/36,440.74 = 18,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.82x = 36,440.74 × 18,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.82x = 683,455,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,455,553.29/24,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,132.90

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