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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.40, 36,063.60 and 13,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.40, 36,063.60 and 13,674.40 is: 20,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.40 : 36,063.60 = 13,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.40/36,063.60 = 13,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.40x = 36,063.60 × 13,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.40x = 493,148,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,148,091.84/24,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.60

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