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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,748.40, 37,122.60 and 18,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,748.40, 37,122.60 and 18,916.40 is: 28,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,748.40 : 37,122.60 = 18,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,748.40/37,122.60 = 18,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,748.40x = 37,122.60 × 18,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,748.40x = 702,225,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,225,950.64/24,748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,374.60

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