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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.18, 36,459.27 and 18,767.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.18, 36,459.27 and 18,767.58 is: 28,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.18 : 36,459.27 = 18,767.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.18/36,459.27 = 18,767.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.18x = 36,459.27 × 18,767.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.18x = 684,252,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,252,266.47/24,306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,151.37

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