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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,874.29, 34,328.94 and 18,575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,874.29, 34,328.94 and 18,575.73 is: 25,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,874.29 : 34,328.94 = 18,575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,874.29/34,328.94 = 18,575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,874.29x = 34,328.94 × 18,575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,874.29x = 637,684,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,684,856.10/24,874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.31

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