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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.65, 36,473.48 and 18,777.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.65, 36,473.48 and 18,777.08 is: 28,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.65 : 36,473.48 = 18,777.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.65/36,473.48 = 18,777.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.65x = 36,473.48 × 18,777.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.65x = 684,865,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,865,175.59/24,315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,165.61

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