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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.92, 33,418.98 and 18,102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.92, 33,418.98 and 18,102.69 is: 24,952.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.92 : 33,418.98 = 18,102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.92/33,418.98 = 18,102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.92x = 33,418.98 × 18,102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.92x = 604,973,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,973,435.06/24,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.59

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