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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,269.42, 33,391.62 and 18,955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,269.42, 33,391.62 and 18,955.02 is: 26,079.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,269.42 : 33,391.62 = 18,955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,269.42/33,391.62 = 18,955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,269.42x = 33,391.62 × 18,955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,269.42x = 632,938,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,938,824.93/24,269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.68

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