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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.01, 33,159.97 and 13,275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.01, 33,159.97 and 13,275.26 is: 18,318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.01 : 33,159.97 = 13,275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.01/33,159.97 = 13,275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.01x = 33,159.97 × 13,275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.01x = 440,207,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,207,123.81/24,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.29

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