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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,753.20, 34,222.91 and 18,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,753.20, 34,222.91 and 18,775.40 is: 25,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,753.20 : 34,222.91 = 18,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,753.20/34,222.91 = 18,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,753.20x = 34,222.91 × 18,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,753.20x = 642,548,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,548,559.42/24,753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,958.21

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