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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.08, 36,637.92 and 18,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.08, 36,637.92 and 18,876.06 is: 28,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.08 : 36,637.92 = 18,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.08/36,637.92 = 18,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.08x = 36,637.92 × 18,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.08x = 691,579,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,579,576.20/24,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,228.80

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