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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.08, 33,131.52 and 18,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.08, 33,131.52 and 18,371.84 is: 25,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.08 : 33,131.52 = 18,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.08/33,131.52 = 18,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.08x = 33,131.52 × 18,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.08x = 608,686,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,686,984.40/24,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,330.21

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