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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.64, 33,161.13 and 13,419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.64, 33,161.13 and 13,419.45 is: 18,518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.64 : 33,161.13 = 13,419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.64/33,161.13 = 13,419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.64x = 33,161.13 × 13,419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.64x = 445,004,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,004,125.98/24,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,518.97

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