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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.94, 36,470.92 and 18,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.94, 36,470.92 and 18,775.38 is: 28,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.94 : 36,470.92 = 18,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.94/36,470.92 = 18,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.94x = 36,470.92 × 18,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.94x = 684,755,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,755,381.95/24,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,163.08

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