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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,542.08, 33,878.28 and 18,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,542.08, 33,878.28 and 18,575.44 is: 25,641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,542.08 : 33,878.28 = 18,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,542.08/33,878.28 = 18,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,542.08x = 33,878.28 × 18,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,542.08x = 629,303,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,303,957.44/24,542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.83

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