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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,156, 33,348.24 and 18,838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,156, 33,348.24 and 18,838.08 is: 26,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,156 : 33,348.24 = 18,838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,156/33,348.24 = 18,838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,156x = 33,348.24 × 18,838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,156x = 628,216,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,216,812.98/24,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.66

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