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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,503.50, 33,833.86 and 18,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,503.50, 33,833.86 and 18,829.30 is: 25,999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,503.50 : 33,833.86 = 18,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,503.50/33,833.86 = 18,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,503.50x = 33,833.86 × 18,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,503.50x = 637,067,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,067,900.10/24,503.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.06

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