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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.82, 33,113.90 and 18,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.82, 33,113.90 and 18,370.96 is: 25,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.82 : 33,113.90 = 18,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.82/33,113.90 = 18,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.82x = 33,113.90 × 18,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.82x = 608,334,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,334,095.49/24,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,315.80

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