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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.71, 33,903.36 and 18,948.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.71, 33,903.36 and 18,948.65 is: 26,173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.71 : 33,903.36 = 18,948.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.71/33,903.36 = 18,948.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.71x = 33,903.36 × 18,948.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.71x = 642,422,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,422,732.95/24,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.57

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