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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.55, 33,759.35 and 18,776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.55, 33,759.35 and 18,776.12 is: 25,923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.55 : 33,759.35 = 18,776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.55/33,759.35 = 18,776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.55x = 33,759.35 × 18,776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.55x = 633,869,344.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,869,344.04/24,451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,923.48

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