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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.78, 33,161.12 and 13,419.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.78, 33,161.12 and 13,419.41 is: 18,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.78 : 33,161.12 = 13,419.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.78/33,161.12 = 13,419.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.78x = 33,161.12 × 13,419.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.78x = 445,002,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,002,665.34/24,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,518.80

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