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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.29, 33,472.04 and 18,625.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.29, 33,472.04 and 18,625.75 is: 25,665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.29 : 33,472.04 = 18,625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.29/33,472.04 = 18,625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.29x = 33,472.04 × 18,625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.29x = 623,441,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,441,672.22/24,291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.23

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