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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.46, 37,276.74 and 18,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.46, 37,276.74 and 18,606.06 is: 27,881.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.46 : 37,276.74 = 18,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.46/37,276.74 = 18,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.46x = 37,276.74 × 18,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.46x = 693,573,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,573,261.04/24,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,881.83

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