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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.08, 36,701.28 and 18,610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.08, 36,701.28 and 18,610.56 is: 28,013.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.08 : 36,701.28 = 18,610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.08/36,701.28 = 18,610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.08x = 36,701.28 × 18,610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.08x = 683,031,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,031,373.52/24,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.66

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