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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.76, 33,241.44 and 18,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.76, 33,241.44 and 18,113.72 is: 25,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.76 : 33,241.44 = 18,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.76/33,241.44 = 18,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.76x = 33,241.44 × 18,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.76x = 602,126,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,126,136.56/24,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,005.49

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