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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.81, 33,514.16 and 18,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.81, 33,514.16 and 18,975.33 is: 26,193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.81 : 33,514.16 = 18,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.81/33,514.16 = 18,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.81x = 33,514.16 × 18,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.81x = 635,942,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,942,150.80/24,278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,193.31

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