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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,541.44, 36,757.92 and 18,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,541.44, 36,757.92 and 18,954.24 is: 28,389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,541.44 : 36,757.92 = 18,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,541.44/36,757.92 = 18,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,541.44x = 36,757.92 × 18,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,541.44x = 696,718,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,718,437.58/24,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,389.47

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