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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.46, 36,617.78 and 18,167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.46, 36,617.78 and 18,167.06 is: 27,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.46 : 36,617.78 = 18,167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.46/36,617.78 = 18,167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.46x = 36,617.78 × 18,167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.46x = 665,237,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,237,132.40/24,436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,223.14

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