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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.72, 34,292.33 and 18,504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.72, 34,292.33 and 18,504.69 is: 25,536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.72 : 34,292.33 = 18,504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.72/34,292.33 = 18,504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.72x = 34,292.33 × 18,504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.72x = 634,568,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,568,843.50/24,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.26

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