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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.66, 33,329.07 and 18,479.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.66, 33,329.07 and 18,479.07 is: 25,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.66 : 33,329.07 = 18,479.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.66/33,329.07 = 18,479.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.66x = 33,329.07 × 18,479.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.66x = 615,890,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,890,217.56/24,144.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,508.34

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