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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.12, 36,388.22 and 18,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.12, 36,388.22 and 18,995 is: 28,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.12 : 36,388.22 = 18,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.12/36,388.22 = 18,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.12x = 36,388.22 × 18,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.12x = 691,194,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,194,238.90/24,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,447.58

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