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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,489.77, 36,747.98 and 18,953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,489.77, 36,747.98 and 18,953.92 is: 28,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,489.77 : 36,747.98 = 18,953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,489.77/36,747.98 = 18,953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,489.77x = 36,747.98 × 18,953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,489.77x = 696,518,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,518,398.68/24,489.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,441.20

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