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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.04, 33,060.78 and 18,279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.04, 33,060.78 and 18,279.48 is: 25,228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.04 : 33,060.78 = 18,279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.04/33,060.78 = 18,279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.04x = 33,060.78 × 18,279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.04x = 604,333,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,333,866.79/23,954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,228.89

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