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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,741.72, 37,136.88 and 18,149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,741.72, 37,136.88 and 18,149.13 is: 27,241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,741.72 : 37,136.88 = 18,149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,741.72/37,136.88 = 18,149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,741.72x = 37,136.88 × 18,149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,741.72x = 674,002,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,002,062.91/24,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,241.52

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