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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,728.97, 37,117.76 and 18,136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,728.97, 37,117.76 and 18,136.38 is: 27,222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,728.97 : 37,117.76 = 18,136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,728.97/37,117.76 = 18,136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,728.97x = 37,117.76 × 18,136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,728.97x = 673,181,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,181,709.43/24,728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,222.39

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