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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.13, 36,052.70 and 13,712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.13, 36,052.70 and 13,712.49 is: 20,568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.13 : 36,052.70 = 13,712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.13/36,052.70 = 13,712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.13x = 36,052.70 × 13,712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.13x = 494,372,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,372,219.66/24,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.74

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