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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.78, 36,621.92 and 18,527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.78, 36,621.92 and 18,527.84 is: 27,791.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.78 : 36,621.92 = 18,527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.78/36,621.92 = 18,527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.78x = 36,621.92 × 18,527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.78x = 678,525,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,525,074.79/24,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,791.57

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