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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,628.78, 33,903.93 and 18,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,628.78, 33,903.93 and 18,650.98 is: 25,674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,628.78 : 33,903.93 = 18,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,628.78/33,903.93 = 18,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,628.78x = 33,903.93 × 18,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,628.78x = 632,341,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,341,520.35/24,628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,674.90

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