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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.78, 33,743.51 and 18,764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.78, 33,743.51 and 18,764.22 is: 25,906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.78 : 33,743.51 = 18,764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.78/33,743.51 = 18,764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.78x = 33,743.51 × 18,764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.78x = 633,170,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,170,551.39/24,440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.32

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