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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,689.61, 36,898.56 and 18,039.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,689.61, 36,898.56 and 18,039.96 is: 26,960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,689.61 : 36,898.56 = 18,039.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,689.61/36,898.56 = 18,039.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,689.61x = 36,898.56 × 18,039.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,689.61x = 665,648,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,648,546.46/24,689.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,960.67

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