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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.57, 33,577.01 and 18,936.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.57, 33,577.01 and 18,936.33 is: 26,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.57 : 33,577.01 = 18,936.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.57/33,577.01 = 18,936.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.57x = 33,577.01 × 18,936.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.57x = 635,825,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,825,247.09/24,324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.22

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