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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,094.48, 33,282.15 and 18,498.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,094.48, 33,282.15 and 18,498.37 is: 25,552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,094.48 : 33,282.15 = 18,498.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,094.48/33,282.15 = 18,498.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,094.48x = 33,282.15 × 18,498.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,094.48x = 615,665,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,665,525.10/24,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,552.14

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