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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,851.90, 34,290 and 18,141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,851.90, 34,290 and 18,141.18 is: 25,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,851.90 : 34,290 = 18,141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,851.90/34,290 = 18,141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,851.90x = 34,290 × 18,141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,851.90x = 622,061,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,061,062.20/24,851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.72

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