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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.52, 33,955.12 and 18,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.52, 33,955.12 and 18,635.84 is: 25,707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.52 : 33,955.12 = 18,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.52/33,955.12 = 18,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.52x = 33,955.12 × 18,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.52x = 632,782,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,782,183.50/24,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.68

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