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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,734.63, 36,966.13 and 18,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,734.63, 36,966.13 and 18,085.12 is: 27,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,734.63 : 36,966.13 = 18,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,734.63/36,966.13 = 18,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,734.63x = 36,966.13 × 18,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,734.63x = 668,536,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,536,980.01/24,734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,028.38

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