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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.28, 37,018.62 and 18,074.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.28, 37,018.62 and 18,074.34 is: 27,123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.28 : 37,018.62 = 18,074.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.28/37,018.62 = 18,074.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.28x = 37,018.62 × 18,074.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.28x = 669,087,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,087,124.21/24,668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,123.38

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