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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.80, 33,474.11 and 18,627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.80, 33,474.11 and 18,627.26 is: 25,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.80 : 33,474.11 = 18,627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.80/33,474.11 = 18,627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.80x = 33,474.11 × 18,627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.80x = 623,530,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,530,689.73/24,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,667.30

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