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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.26, 36,487.89 and 18,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.26, 36,487.89 and 18,786.68 is: 28,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.26 : 36,487.89 = 18,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.26/36,487.89 = 18,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.26x = 36,487.89 × 18,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.26x = 685,486,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,486,404.52/24,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,180.02

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