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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,907.15, 37,425.29 and 18,725.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,907.15, 37,425.29 and 18,725.43 is: 28,136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,907.15 : 37,425.29 = 18,725.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,907.15/37,425.29 = 18,725.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,907.15x = 37,425.29 × 18,725.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,907.15x = 700,804,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,804,589.66/24,907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,136.69

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