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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,537.28, 33,880.54 and 18,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,537.28, 33,880.54 and 18,863.24 is: 26,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,537.28 : 33,880.54 = 18,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,537.28/33,880.54 = 18,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,537.28x = 33,880.54 × 18,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,537.28x = 639,096,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,096,757.35/24,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.95

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