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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.32, 33,792.19 and 18,799.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.32, 33,792.19 and 18,799.92 is: 25,956.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.32 : 33,792.19 = 18,799.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.32/33,792.19 = 18,799.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.32x = 33,792.19 × 18,799.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.32x = 635,290,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,290,468.62/24,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,956.37

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