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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.60, 36,946.80 and 18,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.60, 36,946.80 and 18,794.40 is: 28,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.60 : 36,946.80 = 18,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.60/36,946.80 = 18,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.60x = 36,946.80 × 18,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.60x = 694,392,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,392,937.92/24,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,147.72

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