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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.90, 34,287.23 and 18,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.90, 34,287.23 and 18,139.19 is: 25,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.90 : 34,287.23 = 18,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.90/34,287.23 = 18,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.90x = 34,287.23 × 18,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.90x = 621,942,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,942,453.46/24,849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,027.97

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