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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.07, 33,129.42 and 18,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.07, 33,129.42 and 18,382.23 is: 25,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.07 : 33,129.42 = 18,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.07/33,129.42 = 18,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.07x = 33,129.42 × 18,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.07x = 608,992,618.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,992,618.21/24,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,331.34

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