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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,539.08, 33,855.30 and 18,875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,539.08, 33,855.30 and 18,875.56 is: 26,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,539.08 : 33,855.30 = 18,875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,539.08/33,855.30 = 18,875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,539.08x = 33,855.30 × 18,875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,539.08x = 639,037,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,037,746.47/24,539.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.63

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