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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,288.58, 33,512.16 and 18,629.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,288.58, 33,512.16 and 18,629.11 is: 25,703.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,288.58 : 33,512.16 = 18,629.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,288.58/33,512.16 = 18,629.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,288.58x = 33,512.16 × 18,629.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,288.58x = 624,301,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,301,714.98/24,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.51

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