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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.65, 36,461.46 and 18,769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.65, 36,461.46 and 18,769.08 is: 28,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.65 : 36,461.46 = 18,769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.65/36,461.46 = 18,769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.65x = 36,461.46 × 18,769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.65x = 684,348,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,348,059.66/24,307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,153.61

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