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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,894.23, 37,279.85 and 18,553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,894.23, 37,279.85 and 18,553.90 is: 27,785.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,894.23 : 37,279.85 = 18,553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,894.23/37,279.85 = 18,553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,894.23x = 37,279.85 × 18,553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,894.23x = 691,686,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,686,608.92/24,894.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,785.02

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