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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,102.03, 33,264.66 and 18,425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,102.03, 33,264.66 and 18,425.85 is: 25,430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,102.03 : 33,264.66 = 18,425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,102.03/33,264.66 = 18,425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,102.03x = 33,264.66 × 18,425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,102.03x = 612,929,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,929,635.46/24,102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,430.62

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