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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.54, 37,157.58 and 18,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.54, 37,157.58 and 18,203.40 is: 27,318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.54 : 37,157.58 = 18,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.54/37,157.58 = 18,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.54x = 37,157.58 × 18,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.54x = 676,394,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,394,291.77/24,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,318.53

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