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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.89, 33,943.76 and 18,618.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.89, 33,943.76 and 18,618.09 is: 25,694.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.89 : 33,943.76 = 18,618.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.89/33,943.76 = 18,618.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.89x = 33,943.76 × 18,618.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.89x = 631,967,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,967,978.62/24,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,694.05

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