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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.58, 34,259.43 and 18,387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.58, 34,259.43 and 18,387.56 is: 25,367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.58 : 34,259.43 = 18,387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.58/34,259.43 = 18,387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.58x = 34,259.43 × 18,387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.58x = 629,947,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,947,324.69/24,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,367.78

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