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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.22, 37,206.63 and 18,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.22, 37,206.63 and 18,195.72 is: 27,311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.22 : 37,206.63 = 18,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.22/37,206.63 = 18,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.22x = 37,206.63 × 18,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.22x = 677,001,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,001,421.62/24,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,311.42

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