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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,785.96, 37,127.10 and 18,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,785.96, 37,127.10 and 18,118.04 is: 27,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,785.96 : 37,127.10 = 18,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,785.96/37,127.10 = 18,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,785.96x = 37,127.10 × 18,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,785.96x = 672,670,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,670,282.88/24,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,139.17

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