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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.70, 37,009.05 and 18,767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.70, 37,009.05 and 18,767.80 is: 28,151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.70 : 37,009.05 = 18,767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.70/37,009.05 = 18,767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.70x = 37,009.05 × 18,767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.70x = 694,578,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,578,448.59/24,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,151.70

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