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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.07, 36,483.11 and 18,783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.07, 36,483.11 and 18,783.50 is: 28,175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.07 : 36,483.11 = 18,783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.07/36,483.11 = 18,783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.07x = 36,483.11 × 18,783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.07x = 685,280,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,280,290.79/24,322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,175.24

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