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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.03, 33,108.46 and 18,033.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.03, 33,108.46 and 18,033.99 is: 24,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.03 : 33,108.46 = 18,033.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.03/33,108.46 = 18,033.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.03x = 33,108.46 × 18,033.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.03x = 597,077,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,077,636.56/23,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.76

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