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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.42, 33,820.29 and 18,744.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.42, 33,820.29 and 18,744.03 is: 25,877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.42 : 33,820.29 = 18,744.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.42/33,820.29 = 18,744.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.42x = 33,820.29 × 18,744.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.42x = 633,928,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,928,530.37/24,497.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,877.36

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