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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.10, 33,566.83 and 18,675.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.10, 33,566.83 and 18,675.09 is: 25,754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.10 : 33,566.83 = 18,675.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.10/33,566.83 = 18,675.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.10x = 33,566.83 × 18,675.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.10x = 626,863,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,863,577.10/24,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,754.35

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