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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,287.58, 33,510.78 and 18,628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,287.58, 33,510.78 and 18,628.11 is: 25,702.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,287.58 : 33,510.78 = 18,628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,287.58/33,510.78 = 18,628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,287.58x = 33,510.78 × 18,628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,287.58x = 624,242,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,242,496.03/24,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,702.13

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