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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.68, 33,476.72 and 18,860.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.68, 33,476.72 and 18,860.92 is: 26,036.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.68 : 33,476.72 = 18,860.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.68/33,476.72 = 18,860.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.68x = 33,476.72 × 18,860.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.68x = 631,401,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,401,737.78/24,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.45

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