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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.29, 24,979.82 and 10,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.29, 24,979.82 and 10,035.07 is: 13,848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.29 : 24,979.82 = 10,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.29/24,979.82 = 10,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.29x = 24,979.82 × 10,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.29x = 250,674,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,674,298.40/18,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.42

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