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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.67, 33,162.34 and 18,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.67, 33,162.34 and 18,056.26 is: 24,925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.67 : 33,162.34 = 18,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.67/33,162.34 = 18,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.67x = 33,162.34 × 18,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.67x = 598,787,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,787,705.20/24,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.95

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