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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.83, 36,609.33 and 18,161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.83, 36,609.33 and 18,161.43 is: 27,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.83 : 36,609.33 = 18,161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.83/36,609.33 = 18,161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.83x = 36,609.33 × 18,161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.83x = 664,877,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,877,714.96/24,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,214.70

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