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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.92, 33,399.21 and 18,960.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.92, 33,399.21 and 18,960.51 is: 26,087.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.92 : 33,399.21 = 18,960.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.92/33,399.21 = 18,960.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.92x = 33,399.21 × 18,960.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.92x = 633,266,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,266,055.20/24,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,087.26

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