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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.40, 37,329.80 and 18,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.40, 37,329.80 and 18,303.60 is: 27,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.40 : 37,329.80 = 18,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.40/37,329.80 = 18,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.40x = 37,329.80 × 18,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.40x = 683,269,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,269,727.28/24,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,431.30

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