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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,300.12, 33,535.71 and 18,321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,300.12, 33,535.71 and 18,321.24 is: 25,284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,300.12 : 33,535.71 = 18,321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,300.12/33,535.71 = 18,321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,300.12x = 33,535.71 × 18,321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,300.12x = 614,415,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,415,791.48/24,300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.48

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