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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,904.60, 37,247.55 and 18,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,904.60, 37,247.55 and 18,999.70 is: 28,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,904.60 : 37,247.55 = 18,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,904.60/37,247.55 = 18,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,904.60x = 37,247.55 × 18,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,904.60x = 707,692,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,692,275.74/24,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,416.13

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