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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.44, 33,189.66 and 13,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.44, 33,189.66 and 13,440.12 is: 18,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.44 : 33,189.66 = 13,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.44/33,189.66 = 13,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.44x = 33,189.66 × 13,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.44x = 446,073,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,073,013.16/24,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.48

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