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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.34, 36,424.92 and 18,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.34, 36,424.92 and 18,441.26 is: 27,589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.34 : 36,424.92 = 18,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.34/36,424.92 = 18,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.34x = 36,424.92 × 18,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.34x = 671,721,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,721,238.07/24,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,589.10

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