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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149, 33,338.58 and 18,831.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149, 33,338.58 and 18,831.08 is: 25,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149 : 33,338.58 = 18,831.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149/33,338.58 = 18,831.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149x = 33,338.58 × 18,831.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149x = 627,801,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,801,467.07/24,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.00

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