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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,239.66, 33,461.52 and 18,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,239.66, 33,461.52 and 18,849.92 is: 26,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,239.66 : 33,461.52 = 18,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,239.66/33,461.52 = 18,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,239.66x = 33,461.52 × 18,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,239.66x = 630,746,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,746,975.08/24,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.28

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