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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.66, 33,462.90 and 18,850.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.66, 33,462.90 and 18,850.92 is: 26,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.66 : 33,462.90 = 18,850.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.66/33,462.90 = 18,850.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.66x = 33,462.90 × 18,850.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.66x = 630,806,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,806,450.87/24,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,022.66

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