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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.24, 33,180.55 and 18,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.24, 33,180.55 and 18,323.12 is: 25,294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.24 : 33,180.55 = 18,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.24/33,180.55 = 18,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.24x = 33,180.55 × 18,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.24x = 607,970,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,970,987.61/24,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,294.99

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