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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.60, 33,229.98 and 18,789.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.60, 33,229.98 and 18,789.48 is: 25,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.60 : 33,229.98 = 18,789.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.60/33,229.98 = 18,789.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.60x = 33,229.98 × 18,789.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.60x = 624,374,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,374,044.61/24,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,911.29

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