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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,938.79, 33,039.45 and 18,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,938.79, 33,039.45 and 18,262.82 is: 25,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,938.79 : 33,039.45 = 18,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,938.79/33,039.45 = 18,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,938.79x = 33,039.45 × 18,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,938.79x = 603,393,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,393,363.05/23,938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.68

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