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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.65, 36,462.96 and 18,770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.65, 36,462.96 and 18,770.08 is: 28,155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.65 : 36,462.96 = 18,770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.65/36,462.96 = 18,770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.65x = 36,462.96 × 18,770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.65x = 684,412,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,412,676.24/24,308.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,155.11

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