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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,751.68, 36,991.62 and 18,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,751.68, 36,991.62 and 18,102.18 is: 27,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,751.68 : 36,991.62 = 18,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,751.68/36,991.62 = 18,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,751.68x = 36,991.62 × 18,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,751.68x = 669,628,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,628,963.73/24,751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,053.88

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