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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.03, 33,178.50 and 18,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.03, 33,178.50 and 18,061.32 is: 24,927.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.03 : 33,178.50 = 18,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.03/33,178.50 = 18,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.03x = 33,178.50 × 18,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.03x = 599,247,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,247,371.35/24,040.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.07

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