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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,555.24, 36,832.88 and 18,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,555.24, 36,832.88 and 18,744.84 is: 28,117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,555.24 : 36,832.88 = 18,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,555.24/36,832.88 = 18,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,555.24x = 36,832.88 × 18,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,555.24x = 690,426,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,426,442.34/24,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,117.28

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