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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.28, 33,188.09 and 13,439.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.28, 33,188.09 and 13,439.09 is: 18,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.28 : 33,188.09 = 13,439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.28/33,188.09 = 13,439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.28x = 33,188.09 × 13,439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.28x = 446,017,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,017,728.44/24,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.99

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