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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.58, 33,516.30 and 18,632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.58, 33,516.30 and 18,632.12 is: 25,707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.58 : 33,516.30 = 18,632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.58/33,516.30 = 18,632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.58x = 33,516.30 × 18,632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.58x = 624,479,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,479,723.56/24,291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.66

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