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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.95, 36,467.92 and 18,773.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.95, 36,467.92 and 18,773.37 is: 28,160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.95 : 36,467.92 = 18,773.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.95/36,467.92 = 18,773.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.95x = 36,467.92 × 18,773.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.95x = 684,625,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,625,778.76/24,311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,160.06

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