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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,540.54, 33,887.61 and 18,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,540.54, 33,887.61 and 18,241.98 is: 25,190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,540.54 : 33,887.61 = 18,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,540.54/33,887.61 = 18,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,540.54x = 33,887.61 × 18,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,540.54x = 618,177,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,177,103.87/24,540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.04

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