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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,738.88, 37,041.36 and 18,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,738.88, 37,041.36 and 18,114.88 is: 27,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,738.88 : 37,041.36 = 18,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,738.88/37,041.36 = 18,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,738.88x = 37,041.36 × 18,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,738.88x = 670,999,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,999,791.44/24,738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,123.29

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