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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.10, 37,008.15 and 18,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.10, 37,008.15 and 18,111.10 is: 27,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.10 : 37,008.15 = 18,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.10/37,008.15 = 18,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.10x = 37,008.15 × 18,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.10x = 670,258,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,258,305.47/24,672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,166.65

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