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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.94, 36,473.92 and 18,777.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.94, 36,473.92 and 18,777.38 is: 28,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.94 : 36,473.92 = 18,777.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.94/36,473.92 = 18,777.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.94x = 36,473.92 × 18,777.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.94x = 684,884,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,884,655.93/24,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,166.08

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