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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,238.66, 33,460.14 and 18,848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,238.66, 33,460.14 and 18,848.92 is: 26,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,238.66 : 33,460.14 = 18,848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,238.66/33,460.14 = 18,848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,238.66x = 33,460.14 × 18,848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,238.66x = 630,687,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,687,502.05/24,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.90

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