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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,337.98, 33,601.61 and 18,661.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,337.98, 33,601.61 and 18,661.82 is: 25,764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,337.98 : 33,601.61 = 18,661.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,337.98/33,601.61 = 18,661.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,337.98x = 33,601.61 × 18,661.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,337.98x = 627,067,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,067,197.53/24,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,764.97

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