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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,420.44, 33,716.52 and 18,745.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,420.44, 33,716.52 and 18,745.04 is: 25,880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,420.44 : 33,716.52 = 18,745.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,420.44/33,716.52 = 18,745.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,420.44x = 33,716.52 × 18,745.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,420.44x = 632,017,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,017,516.06/24,420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.68

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