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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.49, 36,433.78 and 18,758.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.49, 36,433.78 and 18,758.51 is: 28,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.49 : 36,433.78 = 18,758.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.49/36,433.78 = 18,758.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.49x = 36,433.78 × 18,758.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.49x = 683,443,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,443,426.47/24,313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,109.64

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