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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,791.94, 37,155.09 and 18,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,791.94, 37,155.09 and 18,187.20 is: 27,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791.94 : 37,155.09 = 18,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791.94/37,155.09 = 18,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791.94x = 37,155.09 × 18,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791.94x = 675,747,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,747,052.85/24,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,256.72

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