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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.64, 36,488.45 and 18,787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.64, 36,488.45 and 18,787.06 is: 28,180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.64 : 36,488.45 = 18,787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.64/36,488.45 = 18,787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.64x = 36,488.45 × 18,787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.64x = 685,510,655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,510,655.20/24,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,180.59

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