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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.60, 37,513.08 and 18,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.60, 37,513.08 and 18,440.40 is: 27,674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.60 : 37,513.08 = 18,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.60/37,513.08 = 18,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.60x = 37,513.08 × 18,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.60x = 691,756,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,756,200.43/24,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,674.01

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