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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.23, 36,686.14 and 18,221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.23, 36,686.14 and 18,221.74 is: 27,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.23 : 36,686.14 = 18,221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.23/36,686.14 = 18,221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.23x = 36,686.14 × 18,221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.23x = 668,485,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,485,425.02/24,449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,341.78

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