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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.57, 36,667.49 and 18,212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.57, 36,667.49 and 18,212.04 is: 27,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.57 : 36,667.49 = 18,212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.57/36,667.49 = 18,212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.57x = 36,667.49 × 18,212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.57x = 667,789,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,789,703.52/24,459.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,301.78

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