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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,904.62, 37,376.10 and 18,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,904.62, 37,376.10 and 18,595.26 is: 27,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,904.62 : 37,376.10 = 18,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,904.62/37,376.10 = 18,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,904.62x = 37,376.10 × 18,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,904.62x = 695,018,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,018,297.29/24,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,907.20

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