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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.94, 33,237.84 and 18,127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.94, 33,237.84 and 18,127.87 is: 25,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.94 : 33,237.84 = 18,127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.94/33,237.84 = 18,127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.94x = 33,237.84 × 18,127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.94x = 602,531,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,531,227.49/24,078.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.17

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