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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.84, 36,847.98 and 18,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.84, 36,847.98 and 18,043.44 is: 27,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.84 : 36,847.98 = 18,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.84/36,847.98 = 18,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.84x = 36,847.98 × 18,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.84x = 664,864,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,864,316.25/24,618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.32

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