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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.82, 33,790.12 and 18,798.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.82, 33,790.12 and 18,798.42 is: 25,954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.82 : 33,790.12 = 18,798.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.82/33,790.12 = 18,798.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.82x = 33,790.12 × 18,798.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.82x = 635,200,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,200,604.67/24,473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.29

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