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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.86, 33,251.58 and 18,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.86, 33,251.58 and 18,137.76 is: 25,036.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.86 : 33,251.58 = 18,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.86/33,251.58 = 18,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.86x = 33,251.58 × 18,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.86x = 603,109,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,109,177.66/24,088.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,036.85

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