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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,816.52, 34,250.88 and 18,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,816.52, 34,250.88 and 18,124.30 is: 25,014.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,816.52 : 34,250.88 = 18,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,816.52/34,250.88 = 18,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,816.52x = 34,250.88 × 18,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,816.52x = 620,773,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,773,224.38/24,816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.52

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