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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.15, 34,290.34 and 18,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.15, 34,290.34 and 18,141.44 is: 25,031.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.15 : 34,290.34 = 18,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.15/34,290.34 = 18,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.15x = 34,290.34 × 18,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.15x = 622,075,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,075,928.88/24,852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,031.07

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