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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.04, 37,161.12 and 18,118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.04, 37,161.12 and 18,118.28 is: 27,176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.04 : 37,161.12 = 18,118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.04/37,161.12 = 18,118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.04x = 37,161.12 × 18,118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.04x = 673,295,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,295,577.27/24,775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,176.37

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