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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.03, 34,290.16 and 18,141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.03, 34,290.16 and 18,141.31 is: 25,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.03 : 34,290.16 = 18,141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.03/34,290.16 = 18,141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.03x = 34,290.16 × 18,141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.03x = 622,068,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,068,422.51/24,852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.89

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