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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.03, 33,187.74 and 13,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.03, 33,187.74 and 13,438.84 is: 18,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.03 : 33,187.74 = 13,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.03/33,187.74 = 13,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.03x = 33,187.74 × 13,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.03x = 446,004,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,004,644.85/24,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.64

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