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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,833.72, 37,275.06 and 18,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,833.72, 37,275.06 and 18,241.40 is: 27,380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,833.72 : 37,275.06 = 18,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,833.72/37,275.06 = 18,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,833.72x = 37,275.06 × 18,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,833.72x = 679,949,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,949,279.48/24,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,380.08

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