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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,505.84, 33,818.39 and 18,362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,505.84, 33,818.39 and 18,362.67 is: 25,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,505.84 : 33,818.39 = 18,362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,505.84/33,818.39 = 18,362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,505.84x = 33,818.39 × 18,362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,505.84x = 620,995,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,995,935.50/24,505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,340.73

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