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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.44, 33,682.68 and 18,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.44, 33,682.68 and 18,040 is: 24,893.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.44 : 33,682.68 = 18,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.44/33,682.68 = 18,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.44x = 33,682.68 × 18,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.44x = 607,635,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,635,547.20/24,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.47

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