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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.70, 33,463.86 and 18,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.70, 33,463.86 and 18,963.30 is: 26,138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.70 : 33,463.86 = 18,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.70/33,463.86 = 18,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.70x = 33,463.86 × 18,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.70x = 634,585,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,585,216.34/24,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,138.61

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