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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.01, 33,161.35 and 13,276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.01, 33,161.35 and 13,276.26 is: 18,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.01 : 33,161.35 = 13,276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.01/33,161.35 = 13,276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.01x = 33,161.35 × 13,276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.01x = 440,258,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,258,704.55/24,032.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.68

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