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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,093.48, 33,280.77 and 18,497.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,093.48, 33,280.77 and 18,497.37 is: 25,550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,093.48 : 33,280.77 = 18,497.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,093.48/33,280.77 = 18,497.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,093.48x = 33,280.77 × 18,497.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,093.48x = 615,606,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,606,716.57/24,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,550.76

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