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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.24, 33,951.18 and 18,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.24, 33,951.18 and 18,623.44 is: 25,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.24 : 33,951.18 = 18,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.24/33,951.18 = 18,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.24x = 33,951.18 × 18,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.24x = 632,287,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,287,763.66/24,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.46

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