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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,738.62, 36,972.09 and 18,089.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,738.62, 36,972.09 and 18,089.11 is: 27,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,738.62 : 36,972.09 = 18,089.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,738.62/36,972.09 = 18,089.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,738.62x = 36,972.09 × 18,089.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,738.62x = 668,792,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,792,202.94/24,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.34

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