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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.42, 33,169.92 and 13,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.42, 33,169.92 and 13,281.24 is: 18,327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.42 : 33,169.92 = 13,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.42/33,169.92 = 13,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.42x = 33,169.92 × 13,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.42x = 440,537,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,537,668.30/24,036.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.92

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