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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,941.56, 37,376.70 and 18,315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,941.56, 37,376.70 and 18,315.76 is: 27,447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,941.56 : 37,376.70 = 18,315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,941.56/37,376.70 = 18,315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,941.56x = 37,376.70 × 18,315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,941.56x = 684,582,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,582,666.79/24,941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,447.47

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