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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,735.62, 36,967.61 and 18,086.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,735.62, 36,967.61 and 18,086.11 is: 27,029.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,735.62 : 36,967.61 = 18,086.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,735.62/36,967.61 = 18,086.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,735.62x = 36,967.61 × 18,086.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,735.62x = 668,600,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,600,213.69/24,735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.85

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