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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.08, 33,187.74 and 13,438.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.08, 33,187.74 and 13,438.74 is: 18,545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.08 : 33,187.74 = 13,438.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.08/33,187.74 = 13,438.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.08x = 33,187.74 × 13,438.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.08x = 446,001,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,001,409.05/24,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.47

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