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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,830.02, 34,269.54 and 18,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,830.02, 34,269.54 and 18,137.80 is: 25,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,830.02 : 34,269.54 = 18,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,830.02/34,269.54 = 18,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,830.02x = 34,269.54 × 18,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,830.02x = 621,574,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,574,062.61/24,830.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.17

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