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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.46, 33,953.82 and 18,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.46, 33,953.82 and 18,916.40 is: 26,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.46 : 33,953.82 = 18,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.46/33,953.82 = 18,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.46x = 33,953.82 × 18,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.46x = 642,284,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,284,040.65/24,590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,119.24

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