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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.58, 34,244.10 and 18,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.58, 34,244.10 and 18,119.36 is: 25,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.58 : 34,244.10 = 18,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.58/34,244.10 = 18,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.58x = 34,244.10 × 18,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.58x = 620,481,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,481,261.39/24,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,007.73

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