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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,501.15, 33,830.60 and 18,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,501.15, 33,830.60 and 18,826.92 is: 25,995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,501.15 : 33,830.60 = 18,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,501.15/33,830.60 = 18,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,501.15x = 33,830.60 × 18,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,501.15x = 636,925,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,925,905.62/24,501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.76

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