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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087.27, 33,251.79 and 18,121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087.27, 33,251.79 and 18,121.21 is: 25,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087.27 : 33,251.79 = 18,121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087.27/33,251.79 = 18,121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087.27x = 33,251.79 × 18,121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087.27x = 602,562,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,562,669.47/24,087.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.81

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