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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.24, 33,681.87 and 18,376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.24, 33,681.87 and 18,376.29 is: 25,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.24 : 33,681.87 = 18,376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.24/33,681.87 = 18,376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.24x = 33,681.87 × 18,376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.24x = 618,947,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,947,810.86/24,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.03

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