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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.78, 33,037.87 and 18,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.78, 33,037.87 and 18,607.04 is: 25,668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.78 : 33,037.87 = 18,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.78/33,037.87 = 18,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.78x = 33,037.87 × 18,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.78x = 614,736,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,736,968.60/23,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,668.82

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