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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.68, 36,460.02 and 18,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.68, 36,460.02 and 18,768.08 is: 28,152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.68 : 36,460.02 = 18,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.68/36,460.02 = 18,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.68x = 36,460.02 × 18,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.68x = 684,284,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,284,572.16/24,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,152.12

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