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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.36, 33,778.46 and 18,789.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.36, 33,778.46 and 18,789.97 is: 25,942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.36 : 33,778.46 = 18,789.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.36/33,778.46 = 18,789.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.36x = 33,778.46 × 18,789.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.36x = 634,696,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,696,349.83/24,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.65

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