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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.38, 33,177.87 and 13,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.38, 33,177.87 and 13,432.08 is: 18,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.38 : 33,177.87 = 13,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.38/33,177.87 = 13,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.38x = 33,177.87 × 13,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.38x = 445,647,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,647,928.49/24,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.94

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