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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.68, 33,725.34 and 18,751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.68, 33,725.34 and 18,751.56 is: 25,888.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.68 : 33,725.34 = 18,751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.68/33,725.34 = 18,751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.68x = 33,725.34 × 18,751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.68x = 632,402,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,402,736.53/24,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,888.78

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