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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.28, 36,565.20 and 18,554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.28, 36,565.20 and 18,554.52 is: 27,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.28 : 36,565.20 = 18,554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.28/36,565.20 = 18,554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.28x = 36,565.20 × 18,554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.28x = 678,449,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,449,734.70/24,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,770.85

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