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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.93, 33,724.29 and 18,750.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.93, 33,724.29 and 18,750.81 is: 25,887.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.93 : 33,724.29 = 18,750.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.93/33,724.29 = 18,750.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.93x = 33,724.29 × 18,750.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.93x = 632,357,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,357,754.17/24,426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,887.73

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