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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.40, 33,307.08 and 18,161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.40, 33,307.08 and 18,161.30 is: 25,071.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.40 : 33,307.08 = 18,161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.40/33,307.08 = 18,161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.40x = 33,307.08 × 18,161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.40x = 604,899,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,899,872.00/24,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.08

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