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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,352.11, 33,555.72 and 18,686.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,352.11, 33,555.72 and 18,686.61 is: 25,749.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,352.11 : 33,555.72 = 18,686.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,352.11/33,555.72 = 18,686.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,352.11x = 33,555.72 × 18,686.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,352.11x = 627,042,652.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,042,652.91/24,352.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,749.01

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