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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.24, 33,970.50 and 18,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.24, 33,970.50 and 18,637.44 is: 25,720.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.24 : 33,970.50 = 18,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.24/33,970.50 = 18,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.24x = 33,970.50 × 18,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.24x = 633,123,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,123,155.52/24,615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,720.78

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