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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.22, 33,119.31 and 18,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.22, 33,119.31 and 18,629.20 is: 25,697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.22 : 33,119.31 = 18,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.22/33,119.31 = 18,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.22x = 33,119.31 × 18,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.22x = 616,986,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,986,249.85/24,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,697.89

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