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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.06, 33,721.70 and 18,748.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.06, 33,721.70 and 18,748.94 is: 25,885.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.06 : 33,721.70 = 18,748.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.06/33,721.70 = 18,748.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.06x = 33,721.70 × 18,748.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.06x = 632,245,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,245,867.64/24,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,885.14

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