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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.54, 33,180.57 and 18,062.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.54, 33,180.57 and 18,062.82 is: 24,929.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.54 : 33,180.57 = 18,062.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.54/33,180.57 = 18,062.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.54x = 33,180.57 × 18,062.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.54x = 599,334,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,334,663.41/24,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.13

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