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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.80, 37,033.20 and 18,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.80, 37,033.20 and 18,127.80 is: 27,191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.80 : 37,033.20 = 18,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.80/37,033.20 = 18,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.80x = 37,033.20 × 18,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.80x = 671,330,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,330,442.96/24,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,191.70

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