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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.52, 37,514.88 and 18,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.52, 37,514.88 and 18,377.64 is: 27,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.52 : 37,514.88 = 18,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.52/37,514.88 = 18,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.52x = 37,514.88 × 18,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.52x = 689,434,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,434,959.28/24,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,602.22

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