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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,791.23, 34,182.99 and 18,492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,791.23, 34,182.99 and 18,492.67 is: 25,498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791.23 : 34,182.99 = 18,492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791.23/34,182.99 = 18,492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791.23x = 34,182.99 × 18,492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791.23x = 632,134,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,134,753.68/24,791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,498.32

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