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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.88, 33,804.05 and 18,807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.88, 33,804.05 and 18,807.68 is: 25,969.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.88 : 33,804.05 = 18,807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.88/33,804.05 = 18,807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.88x = 33,804.05 × 18,807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.88x = 635,775,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,775,755.10/24,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,969.24

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