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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.19, 33,187.82 and 13,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.19, 33,187.82 and 13,438.82 is: 18,545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.19 : 33,187.82 = 13,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.19/33,187.82 = 13,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.19x = 33,187.82 × 13,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.19x = 446,005,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,005,189.57/24,049.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.54

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