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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.01, 33,214.52 and 18,402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.01, 33,214.52 and 18,402.64 is: 25,381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.01 : 33,214.52 = 18,402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.01/33,214.52 = 18,402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.01x = 33,214.52 × 18,402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.01x = 611,234,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,234,854.33/24,082.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,381.39

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