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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.80, 33,185.14 and 18,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.80, 33,185.14 and 18,719.40 is: 25,847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.80 : 33,185.14 = 18,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.80/33,185.14 = 18,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.80x = 33,185.14 × 18,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.80x = 621,205,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,205,909.72/24,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,847.18

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