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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,084.71, 33,268.67 and 18,488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,084.71, 33,268.67 and 18,488.61 is: 25,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,084.71 : 33,268.67 = 18,488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,084.71/33,268.67 = 18,488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,084.71x = 33,268.67 × 18,488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,084.71x = 615,091,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,091,464.85/24,084.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,538.67

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