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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,792.61, 34,228.11 and 18,813.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,792.61, 34,228.11 and 18,813.82 is: 25,973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792.61 : 34,228.11 = 18,813.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792.61/34,228.11 = 18,813.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792.61x = 34,228.11 × 18,813.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792.61x = 643,961,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,961,500.48/24,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,973.93

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