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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,310.46, 33,511.70 and 18,996.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,310.46, 33,511.70 and 18,996.05 is: 26,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,310.46 : 33,511.70 = 18,996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,310.46/33,511.70 = 18,996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,310.46x = 33,511.70 × 18,996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,310.46x = 636,589,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,589,666.25/24,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,185.84

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