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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.58, 36,527.99 and 18,844.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.58, 36,527.99 and 18,844.47 is: 28,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.58 : 36,527.99 = 18,844.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.58/36,527.99 = 18,844.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.58x = 36,527.99 × 18,844.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.58x = 688,350,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,350,517.49/24,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,237.03

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