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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.72, 34,423.38 and 18,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.72, 34,423.38 and 18,644.16 is: 25,730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.72 : 34,423.38 = 18,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.72/34,423.38 = 18,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.72x = 34,423.38 × 18,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.72x = 641,795,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,795,004.46/24,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,730.75

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