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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,525.70, 36,801.84 and 18,989.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,525.70, 36,801.84 and 18,989.86 is: 28,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,525.70 : 36,801.84 = 18,989.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,525.70/36,801.84 = 18,989.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,525.70x = 36,801.84 × 18,989.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,525.70x = 698,861,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,861,837.55/24,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,495.08

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