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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.31, 33,187.43 and 13,439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.31, 33,187.43 and 13,439.03 is: 18,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.31 : 33,187.43 = 13,439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.31/33,187.43 = 13,439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.31x = 33,187.43 × 13,439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.31x = 446,006,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,006,983.96/24,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.52

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