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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.42, 33,161.99 and 18,056.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.42, 33,161.99 and 18,056.01 is: 24,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.42 : 33,161.99 = 18,056.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.42/33,161.99 = 18,056.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.42x = 33,161.99 × 18,056.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.42x = 598,773,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,773,223.06/24,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.60

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