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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.74, 33,969.81 and 18,636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.74, 33,969.81 and 18,636.94 is: 25,720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.74 : 33,969.81 = 18,636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.74/33,969.81 = 18,636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.74x = 33,969.81 × 18,636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.74x = 633,093,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,093,310.78/24,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,720.09

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