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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.72, 33,737.84 and 18,760.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.72, 33,737.84 and 18,760.65 is: 25,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.72 : 33,737.84 = 18,760.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.72/33,737.84 = 18,760.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.72x = 33,737.84 × 18,760.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.72x = 632,943,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,943,808.00/24,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.34

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