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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.70, 33,465.24 and 18,964.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.70, 33,465.24 and 18,964.30 is: 26,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.70 : 33,465.24 = 18,964.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.70/33,465.24 = 18,964.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.70x = 33,465.24 × 18,964.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.70x = 634,644,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,644,850.93/24,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.98

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