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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,468.78, 33,787.48 and 18,408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,468.78, 33,787.48 and 18,408.51 is: 25,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,468.78 : 33,787.48 = 18,408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,468.78/33,787.48 = 18,408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,468.78x = 33,787.48 × 18,408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,468.78x = 621,977,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,977,261.59/24,468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,419.22

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