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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.21, 36,594.68 and 18,516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.21, 36,594.68 and 18,516.21 is: 27,737.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.21 : 36,594.68 = 18,516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.21/36,594.68 = 18,516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.21x = 36,594.68 × 18,516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.21x = 677,594,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,594,687.18/24,429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,737.07

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