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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.20, 36,462.58 and 18,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.20, 36,462.58 and 18,775.28 is: 28,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.20 : 36,462.58 = 18,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.20/36,462.58 = 18,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.20x = 36,462.58 × 18,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.20x = 684,595,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,595,193.24/24,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,124.96

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