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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.15, 33,189.21 and 18,075.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.15, 33,189.21 and 18,075.83 is: 24,952.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.15 : 33,189.21 = 18,075.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.15/33,189.21 = 18,075.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.15x = 33,189.21 × 18,075.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.15x = 599,922,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,922,351.85/24,042.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.94

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