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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.08, 33,485.72 and 18,270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.08, 33,485.72 and 18,270.38 is: 25,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.08 : 33,485.72 = 18,270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.08/33,485.72 = 18,270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.08x = 33,485.72 × 18,270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.08x = 611,796,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,796,570.19/24,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.69

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