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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.58, 33,451.02 and 18,610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.58, 33,451.02 and 18,610.44 is: 25,644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.58 : 33,451.02 = 18,610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.58/33,451.02 = 18,610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.58x = 33,451.02 × 18,610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.58x = 622,538,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,538,200.65/24,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,644.63

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