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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,801.72, 37,226.94 and 18,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,801.72, 37,226.94 and 18,209.28 is: 27,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,801.72 : 37,226.94 = 18,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,801.72/37,226.94 = 18,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,801.72x = 37,226.94 × 18,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,801.72x = 677,875,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,875,774.00/24,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,331.80

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