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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.69, 36,676.15 and 18,205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.69, 36,676.15 and 18,205.37 is: 27,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.69 : 36,676.15 = 18,205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.69/36,676.15 = 18,205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.69x = 36,676.15 × 18,205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.69x = 667,702,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,702,927.10/24,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,280.25

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