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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.36, 34,436.88 and 18,148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.36, 34,436.88 and 18,148.92 is: 25,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.36 : 34,436.88 = 18,148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.36/34,436.88 = 18,148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.36x = 34,436.88 × 18,148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.36x = 624,992,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,992,180.17/24,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.37

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