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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,503.52, 33,833.92 and 18,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,503.52, 33,833.92 and 18,829.28 is: 25,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,503.52 : 33,833.92 = 18,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,503.52/33,833.92 = 18,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,503.52x = 33,833.92 × 18,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,503.52x = 637,068,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,068,353.18/24,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.05

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