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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,530.85, 33,777.61 and 18,489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,530.85, 33,777.61 and 18,489.87 is: 25,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,530.85 : 33,777.61 = 18,489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,530.85/33,777.61 = 18,489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,530.85x = 33,777.61 × 18,489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,530.85x = 624,543,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,543,571.59/24,530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.52

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