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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.44, 36,474.67 and 18,777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.44, 36,474.67 and 18,777.88 is: 28,166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.44 : 36,474.67 = 18,777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.44/36,474.67 = 18,777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.44x = 36,474.67 × 18,777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.44x = 684,916,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,916,976.30/24,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,166.83

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