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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.48, 33,178.46 and 13,432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.48, 33,178.46 and 13,432.11 is: 18,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.48 : 33,178.46 = 13,432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.48/33,178.46 = 13,432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.48x = 33,178.46 × 13,432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.48x = 445,656,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,656,657.19/24,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,536.22

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