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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,735.05, 36,966.79 and 18,085.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,735.05, 36,966.79 and 18,085.55 is: 27,029.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,735.05 : 36,966.79 = 18,085.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,735.05/36,966.79 = 18,085.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,735.05x = 36,966.79 × 18,085.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,735.05x = 668,564,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,564,681.68/24,735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.04

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