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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.87, 33,369.31 and 18,449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.87, 33,369.31 and 18,449.21 is: 25,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.87 : 33,369.31 = 18,449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.87/33,369.31 = 18,449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.87x = 33,369.31 × 18,449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.87x = 615,637,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,637,337.44/24,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,463.90

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