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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.43, 33,143.48 and 18,059.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.43, 33,143.48 and 18,059.29 is: 24,928.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.43 : 33,143.48 = 18,059.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.43/33,143.48 = 18,059.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.43x = 33,143.48 × 18,059.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.43x = 598,547,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,547,611.50/24,010.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.65

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