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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.39, 36,488.08 and 18,786.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.39, 36,488.08 and 18,786.81 is: 28,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.39 : 36,488.08 = 18,786.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.39/36,488.08 = 18,786.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.39x = 36,488.08 × 18,786.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.39x = 685,494,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,494,626.22/24,325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,180.21

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