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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.72, 36,918.69 and 18,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.72, 36,918.69 and 18,002.32 is: 27,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.72 : 36,918.69 = 18,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.72/36,918.69 = 18,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.72x = 36,918.69 × 18,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.72x = 664,622,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,622,071.36/24,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,021.86

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