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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,288.42, 33,530.85 and 18,624.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,288.42, 33,530.85 and 18,624.09 is: 25,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,288.42 : 33,530.85 = 18,624.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,288.42/33,530.85 = 18,624.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,288.42x = 33,530.85 × 18,624.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,288.42x = 624,481,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,481,568.18/24,288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,711.08

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