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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,435.72, 33,736.46 and 18,759.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,435.72, 33,736.46 and 18,759.65 is: 25,899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,435.72 : 33,736.46 = 18,759.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,435.72/33,736.46 = 18,759.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,435.72x = 33,736.46 × 18,759.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,435.72x = 632,883,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,883,919.36/24,435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,899.95

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