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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.68, 36,474.96 and 18,778.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.68, 36,474.96 and 18,778.08 is: 28,167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.68 : 36,474.96 = 18,778.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.68/36,474.96 = 18,778.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.68x = 36,474.96 × 18,778.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.68x = 684,929,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,929,716.88/24,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,167.07

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