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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.14, 33,729.09 and 18,773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.14, 33,729.09 and 18,773.87 is: 25,899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.14 : 33,729.09 = 18,773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.14/33,729.09 = 18,773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.14x = 33,729.09 × 18,773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.14x = 633,225,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,225,550.88/24,449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,899.71

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