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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.41, 33,162.03 and 13,420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.41, 33,162.03 and 13,420.44 is: 18,520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.41 : 33,162.03 = 13,420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.41/33,162.03 = 13,420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.41x = 33,162.03 × 13,420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.41x = 445,049,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,049,033.89/24,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.25

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