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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,488.08, 33,809.78 and 18,812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,488.08, 33,809.78 and 18,812.68 is: 25,973.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,488.08 : 33,809.78 = 18,812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,488.08/33,809.78 = 18,812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,488.08x = 33,809.78 × 18,812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,488.08x = 636,052,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,052,572.01/24,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,973.97

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