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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,786.72, 37,204.38 and 18,194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,786.72, 37,204.38 and 18,194.22 is: 27,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,786.72 : 37,204.38 = 18,194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,786.72/37,204.38 = 18,194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,786.72x = 37,204.38 × 18,194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,786.72x = 676,904,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,904,674.68/24,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,309.17

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