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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.64, 33,729.78 and 18,774.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.64, 33,729.78 and 18,774.37 is: 25,900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.64 : 33,729.78 = 18,774.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.64/33,729.78 = 18,774.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.64x = 33,729.78 × 18,774.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.64x = 633,255,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,255,369.74/24,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,900.40

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