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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.72, 36,927.70 and 18,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.72, 36,927.70 and 18,008.32 is: 27,030.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.72 : 36,927.70 = 18,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.72/36,927.70 = 18,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.72x = 36,927.70 × 18,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.72x = 665,005,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,005,838.46/24,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.87

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