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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.45, 34,261.16 and 18,383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.45, 34,261.16 and 18,383.78 is: 25,340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.45 : 34,261.16 = 18,383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.45/34,261.16 = 18,383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.45x = 34,261.16 × 18,383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.45x = 629,849,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,849,364.76/24,855.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,340.49

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