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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.03, 33,516.72 and 18,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.03, 33,516.72 and 18,235.44 is: 25,140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.03 : 33,516.72 = 18,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.03/33,516.72 = 18,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.03x = 33,516.72 × 18,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.03x = 611,192,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,192,136.56/24,311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,140.53

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