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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,303.28, 33,488.54 and 18,637.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,303.28, 33,488.54 and 18,637.78 is: 25,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,303.28 : 33,488.54 = 18,637.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,303.28/33,488.54 = 18,637.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,303.28x = 33,488.54 × 18,637.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,303.28x = 624,152,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,152,041.04/24,303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,681.80

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