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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.72, 37,205.88 and 18,195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.72, 37,205.88 and 18,195.22 is: 27,310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.72 : 37,205.88 = 18,195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.72/37,205.88 = 18,195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.72x = 37,205.88 × 18,195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.72x = 676,969,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,969,171.89/24,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,310.67

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