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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.31, 33,797.85 and 18,416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.31, 33,797.85 and 18,416.01 is: 25,429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.31 : 33,797.85 = 18,416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.31/33,797.85 = 18,416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.31x = 33,797.85 × 18,416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.31x = 622,421,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,421,543.58/24,476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,429.55

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