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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.58, 33,266.52 and 18,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.58, 33,266.52 and 18,131.72 is: 25,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.58 : 33,266.52 = 18,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.58/33,266.52 = 18,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.58x = 33,266.52 × 18,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.58x = 603,179,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,179,059.68/24,098.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,029.65

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