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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,236.70, 33,448.59 and 18,258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,236.70, 33,448.59 and 18,258.90 is: 25,198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,236.70 : 33,448.59 = 18,258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,236.70/33,448.59 = 18,258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,236.70x = 33,448.59 × 18,258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,236.70x = 610,734,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,734,459.95/24,236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,198.75

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