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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.16, 33,158.82 and 13,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.16, 33,158.82 and 13,419.48 is: 18,518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.16 : 33,158.82 = 13,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.16/33,158.82 = 13,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.16x = 33,158.82 × 13,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.16x = 444,974,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,974,121.81/24,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,518.09

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