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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.36, 37,186.56 and 18,959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.36, 37,186.56 and 18,959.04 is: 28,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.36 : 37,186.56 = 18,959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.36/37,186.56 = 18,959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.36x = 37,186.56 × 18,959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.36x = 705,021,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,021,478.50/24,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,371.82

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