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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.93, 37,434.59 and 18,688.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.93, 37,434.59 and 18,688.59 is: 28,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.93 : 37,434.59 = 18,688.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.93/37,434.59 = 18,688.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.93x = 37,434.59 × 18,688.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.93x = 699,599,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,599,704.33/24,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,008.72

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