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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.48, 37,188.88 and 18,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.48, 37,188.88 and 18,209.68 is: 27,290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.48 : 37,188.88 = 18,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.48/37,188.88 = 18,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.48x = 37,188.88 × 18,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.48x = 677,197,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,197,604.36/24,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,290.42

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