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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,525.14, 33,780.23 and 18,849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,525.14, 33,780.23 and 18,849.03 is: 25,962.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,525.14 : 33,780.23 = 18,849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,525.14/33,780.23 = 18,849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,525.14x = 33,780.23 × 18,849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,525.14x = 636,724,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,724,474.43/24,525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,962.12

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