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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.19, 36,546.19 and 18,199.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.19, 36,546.19 and 18,199.49 is: 27,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.19 : 36,546.19 = 18,199.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.19/36,546.19 = 18,199.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.19x = 36,546.19 × 18,199.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.19x = 665,121,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,121,791.21/24,412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,245.48

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