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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.80, 36,833.80 and 18,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.80, 36,833.80 and 18,011.32 is: 26,989.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.80 : 36,833.80 = 18,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.80/36,833.80 = 18,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.80x = 36,833.80 × 18,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.80x = 663,425,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,425,358.62/24,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,989.58

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