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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.43, 37,433.84 and 18,688.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.43, 37,433.84 and 18,688.09 is: 28,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.43 : 37,433.84 = 18,688.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.43/37,433.84 = 18,688.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.43x = 37,433.84 × 18,688.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.43x = 699,567,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,567,017.76/24,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,007.97

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