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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.06, 33,514.50 and 18,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.06, 33,514.50 and 18,975.58 is: 26,193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.06 : 33,514.50 = 18,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.06/33,514.50 = 18,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.06x = 33,514.50 × 18,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.06x = 635,957,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,957,075.91/24,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,193.65

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