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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.76, 36,488.64 and 18,787.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.76, 36,488.64 and 18,787.19 is: 28,180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.76 : 36,488.64 = 18,787.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.76/36,488.64 = 18,787.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.76x = 36,488.64 × 18,787.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.76x = 685,518,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,518,830.08/24,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,180.78

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