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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,541.28, 33,886.06 and 18,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,541.28, 33,886.06 and 18,867.24 is: 26,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,541.28 : 33,886.06 = 18,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,541.28/33,886.06 = 18,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,541.28x = 33,886.06 × 18,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,541.28x = 639,336,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,336,426.67/24,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.47

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