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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,094.98, 33,282.84 and 18,498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,094.98, 33,282.84 and 18,498.87 is: 25,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,094.98 : 33,282.84 = 18,498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,094.98/33,282.84 = 18,498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,094.98x = 33,282.84 × 18,498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,094.98x = 615,694,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,694,930.39/24,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,552.83

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