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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.40, 37,473.60 and 18,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.40, 37,473.60 and 18,372.80 is: 27,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.40 : 37,473.60 = 18,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.40/37,473.60 = 18,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.40x = 37,473.60 × 18,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.40x = 688,494,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,494,958.08/24,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,559.20

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