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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.64, 33,314.39 and 18,710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.64, 33,314.39 and 18,710.90 is: 25,778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.64 : 33,314.39 = 18,710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.64/33,314.39 = 18,710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.64x = 33,314.39 × 18,710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.64x = 623,342,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,342,218.62/24,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.57

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