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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.84, 34,466.18 and 18,964.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.84, 34,466.18 and 18,964.11 is: 26,204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.84 : 34,466.18 = 18,964.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.84/34,466.18 = 18,964.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.84x = 34,466.18 × 18,964.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.84x = 653,620,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,620,333.98/24,942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,204.73

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