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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.88, 33,191.70 and 18,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.88, 33,191.70 and 18,331.80 is: 25,308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.88 : 33,191.70 = 18,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.88/33,191.70 = 18,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.88x = 33,191.70 × 18,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.88x = 608,463,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,463,606.06/24,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,308.49

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