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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.24, 33,959.46 and 18,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.24, 33,959.46 and 18,629.44 is: 25,709.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.24 : 33,959.46 = 18,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.24/33,959.46 = 18,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.24x = 33,959.46 × 18,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.24x = 632,645,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,645,722.50/24,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.74

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