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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.81, 33,515.54 and 18,976.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.81, 33,515.54 and 18,976.33 is: 26,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.81 : 33,515.54 = 18,976.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.81/33,515.54 = 18,976.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.81x = 33,515.54 × 18,976.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.81x = 636,001,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,001,947.17/24,279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,194.68

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