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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.62, 33,326.51 and 18,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.62, 33,326.51 and 18,169.61 is: 25,075.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.62 : 33,326.51 = 18,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.62/33,326.51 = 18,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.62x = 33,326.51 × 18,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.62x = 605,529,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,529,431.88/24,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.12

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