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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.62, 33,314.09 and 18,160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.62, 33,314.09 and 18,160.61 is: 25,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.62 : 33,314.09 = 18,160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.62/33,314.09 = 18,160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.62x = 33,314.09 × 18,160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.62x = 605,003,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,003,938.62/24,139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.70

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