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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.50, 33,166.35 and 13,279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.50, 33,166.35 and 13,279.32 is: 18,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.50 : 33,166.35 = 13,279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.50/33,166.35 = 13,279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.50x = 33,166.35 × 13,279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.50x = 440,426,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,426,574.88/24,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.77

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