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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,913.34, 34,397.25 and 18,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,913.34, 34,397.25 and 18,975.68 is: 26,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,913.34 : 34,397.25 = 18,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,913.34/34,397.25 = 18,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,913.34x = 34,397.25 × 18,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,913.34x = 652,711,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,711,208.88/24,913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.27

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