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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.12, 33,532.95 and 18,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.12, 33,532.95 and 18,319.24 is: 25,281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.12 : 33,532.95 = 18,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.12/33,532.95 = 18,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.12x = 33,532.95 × 18,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.12x = 614,298,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,298,158.96/24,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,281.72

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