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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.39, 33,461.42 and 18,560.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.39, 33,461.42 and 18,560.13 is: 25,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.39 : 33,461.42 = 18,560.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.39/33,461.42 = 18,560.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.39x = 33,461.42 × 18,560.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.39x = 621,048,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,048,305.18/24,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.68

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