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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.08, 33,132.90 and 18,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.08, 33,132.90 and 18,372.84 is: 25,331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.08 : 33,132.90 = 18,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.08/33,132.90 = 18,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.08x = 33,132.90 × 18,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.08x = 608,745,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,745,470.44/24,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,331.59

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