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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,505.52, 33,836.68 and 18,831.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,505.52, 33,836.68 and 18,831.28 is: 26,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,505.52 : 33,836.68 = 18,831.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,505.52/33,836.68 = 18,831.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,505.52x = 33,836.68 × 18,831.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,505.52x = 637,187,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,187,995.35/24,505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.81

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