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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.90, 33,827.49 and 18,824.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.90, 33,827.49 and 18,824.67 is: 25,992.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.90 : 33,827.49 = 18,824.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.90/33,827.49 = 18,824.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.90x = 33,827.49 × 18,824.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.90x = 636,791,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,791,336.18/24,498.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,992.65

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