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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.03, 33,518.10 and 18,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.03, 33,518.10 and 18,236.44 is: 25,141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.03 : 33,518.10 = 18,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.03/33,518.10 = 18,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.03x = 33,518.10 × 18,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.03x = 611,250,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,250,819.56/24,312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.91

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