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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.44, 33,826.08 and 18,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.44, 33,826.08 and 18,368.28 is: 25,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.44 : 33,826.08 = 18,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.44/33,826.08 = 18,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.44x = 33,826.08 × 18,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.44x = 621,326,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,326,908.74/24,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,348.45

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