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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,085.16, 33,226.98 and 18,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,085.16, 33,226.98 and 18,486.44 is: 25,503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,085.16 : 33,226.98 = 18,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,085.16/33,226.98 = 18,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,085.16x = 33,226.98 × 18,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,085.16x = 614,248,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,248,572.15/24,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,503.20

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