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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.55, 33,405.56 and 18,879.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.55, 33,405.56 and 18,879.43 is: 25,992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.55 : 33,405.56 = 18,879.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.55/33,405.56 = 18,879.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.55x = 33,405.56 × 18,879.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.55x = 630,677,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,677,993.35/24,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,992.82

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