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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.08, 34,319.10 and 18,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.08, 34,319.10 and 18,162.32 is: 25,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.08 : 34,319.10 = 18,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.08/34,319.10 = 18,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.08x = 34,319.10 × 18,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.08x = 623,314,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,314,476.31/24,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.80

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