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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,837.72, 37,281.06 and 18,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,837.72, 37,281.06 and 18,245.40 is: 27,386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,837.72 : 37,281.06 = 18,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,837.72/37,281.06 = 18,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,837.72x = 37,281.06 × 18,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,837.72x = 680,207,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,207,852.12/24,837.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,386.08

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