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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.08, 33,489.72 and 18,610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.08, 33,489.72 and 18,610.56 is: 25,676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.08 : 33,489.72 = 18,610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.08/33,489.72 = 18,610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.08x = 33,489.72 × 18,610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.08x = 623,262,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,262,443.44/24,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.05

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