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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.04, 33,721.72 and 18,748.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.04, 33,721.72 and 18,748.94 is: 25,885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.04 : 33,721.72 = 18,748.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.04/33,721.72 = 18,748.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.04x = 33,721.72 × 18,748.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.04x = 632,246,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,246,289.50/24,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,885.17

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