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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.30, 33,480.32 and 18,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.30, 33,480.32 and 18,631.76 is: 25,673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.30 : 33,480.32 = 18,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.30/33,480.32 = 18,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.30x = 33,480.32 × 18,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.30x = 623,797,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,797,026.40/24,297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.51

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