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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.40, 33,474.06 and 18,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.40, 33,474.06 and 18,706.68 is: 25,763.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.40 : 33,474.06 = 18,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.40/33,474.06 = 18,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.40x = 33,474.06 × 18,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.40x = 626,188,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,188,528.72/24,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,763.35

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