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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.72, 33,805.55 and 18,733.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.72, 33,805.55 and 18,733.35 is: 25,862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.72 : 33,805.55 = 18,733.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.72/33,805.55 = 18,733.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.72x = 33,805.55 × 18,733.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.72x = 633,291,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,291,345.47/24,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.64

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