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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.44, 36,472.50 and 18,368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.44, 36,472.50 and 18,368.76 is: 27,565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.44 : 36,472.50 = 18,368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.44/36,472.50 = 18,368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.44x = 36,472.50 × 18,368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.44x = 669,954,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,954,599.10/24,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,565.11

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