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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,602.72, 33,968.10 and 18,927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,602.72, 33,968.10 and 18,927.46 is: 26,132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,602.72 : 33,968.10 = 18,927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,602.72/33,968.10 = 18,927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,602.72x = 33,968.10 × 18,927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,602.72x = 642,929,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,929,769.11/24,602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,132.46

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