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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.57, 33,123.21 and 18,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.57, 33,123.21 and 18,377.72 is: 25,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.57 : 33,123.21 = 18,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.57/33,123.21 = 18,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.57x = 33,123.21 × 18,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.57x = 608,728,913.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,728,913.27/24,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,325.12

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