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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.62, 37,219.82 and 18,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.62, 37,219.82 and 18,924.12 is: 28,340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.62 : 37,219.82 = 18,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.62/37,219.82 = 18,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.62x = 37,219.82 × 18,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.62x = 704,352,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,352,340.06/24,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,340.03

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