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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.62, 37,221.32 and 18,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.62, 37,221.32 and 18,925.12 is: 28,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.62 : 37,221.32 = 18,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.62/37,221.32 = 18,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.62x = 37,221.32 × 18,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.62x = 704,417,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,417,947.56/24,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,341.53

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