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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.44, 33,717.90 and 18,746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.44, 33,717.90 and 18,746.04 is: 25,882.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.44 : 33,717.90 = 18,746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.44/33,717.90 = 18,746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.44x = 33,717.90 × 18,746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.44x = 632,077,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,077,102.12/24,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,882.06

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