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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.06, 33,515.88 and 18,976.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.06, 33,515.88 and 18,976.58 is: 26,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.06 : 33,515.88 = 18,976.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.06/33,515.88 = 18,976.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.06x = 33,515.88 × 18,976.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.06x = 636,016,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,016,778.09/24,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.02

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