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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.16, 33,231.12 and 18,489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.16, 33,231.12 and 18,489.44 is: 25,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.16 : 33,231.12 = 18,489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.16/33,231.12 = 18,489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.16x = 33,231.12 × 18,489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.16x = 614,424,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,424,799.37/24,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.34

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