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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,507, 33,838.72 and 18,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,507, 33,838.72 and 18,832.80 is: 26,003.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,507 : 33,838.72 = 18,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,507/33,838.72 = 18,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,507x = 33,838.72 × 18,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,507x = 637,277,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,277,846.02/24,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.91

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