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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.58, 33,457.92 and 18,615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.58, 33,457.92 and 18,615.44 is: 25,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.58 : 33,457.92 = 18,615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.58/33,457.92 = 18,615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.58x = 33,457.92 × 18,615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.58x = 622,833,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,833,902.28/24,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.52

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