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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.10, 36,391.94 and 18,708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.10, 36,391.94 and 18,708.06 is: 28,018.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.10 : 36,391.94 = 18,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.10/36,391.94 = 18,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.10x = 36,391.94 × 18,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.10x = 680,822,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,822,597.04/24,299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,018.43

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