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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.62, 33,681.42 and 18,692.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.62, 33,681.42 and 18,692.10 is: 25,763.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.62 : 33,681.42 = 18,692.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.62/33,681.42 = 18,692.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.62x = 33,681.42 × 18,692.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.62x = 629,576,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,576,470.78/24,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,763.65

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