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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521.80, 36,744.90 and 18,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521.80, 36,744.90 and 18,252.40 is: 27,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521.80 : 36,744.90 = 18,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521.80/36,744.90 = 18,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521.80x = 36,744.90 × 18,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521.80x = 670,682,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,682,612.76/24,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,350.46

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