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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.56, 33,840.78 and 18,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.56, 33,840.78 and 18,094.08 is: 25,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.56 : 33,840.78 = 18,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.56/33,840.78 = 18,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.56x = 33,840.78 × 18,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.56x = 612,317,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,317,780.58/24,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.47

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