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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.95, 37,493.10 and 18,427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.95, 37,493.10 and 18,427.11 is: 27,681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.95 : 37,493.10 = 18,427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.95/37,493.10 = 18,427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.95x = 37,493.10 × 18,427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.95x = 690,889,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,889,477.94/24,958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,681.03

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