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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.96, 34,019.52 and 18,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.96, 34,019.52 and 18,682.08 is: 25,771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.96 : 34,019.52 = 18,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.96/34,019.52 = 18,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.96x = 34,019.52 × 18,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.96x = 635,555,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,555,394.20/24,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,771.72

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