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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.72, 33,224.95 and 18,118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.72, 33,224.95 and 18,118.59 is: 25,010.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.72 : 33,224.95 = 18,118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.72/33,224.95 = 18,118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.72x = 33,224.95 × 18,118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.72x = 601,989,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,989,144.88/24,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.22

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