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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,431.61, 33,730.77 and 18,755.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,431.61, 33,730.77 and 18,755.51 is: 25,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,431.61 : 33,730.77 = 18,755.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,431.61/33,730.77 = 18,755.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,431.61x = 33,730.77 × 18,755.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,431.61x = 632,637,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,637,625.39/24,431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,894.23

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