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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.92, 33,822.36 and 18,745.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.92, 33,822.36 and 18,745.53 is: 25,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.92 : 33,822.36 = 18,745.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.92/33,822.36 = 18,745.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.92x = 33,822.36 × 18,745.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.92x = 634,018,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,018,064.05/24,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.43

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