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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.11, 36,385.23 and 18,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.11, 36,385.23 and 18,993 is: 28,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.11 : 36,385.23 = 18,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.11/36,385.23 = 18,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.11x = 36,385.23 × 18,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.11x = 691,064,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,064,673.39/24,295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,444.60

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