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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.37, 33,188.87 and 13,439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.37, 33,188.87 and 13,439.45 is: 18,546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.37 : 33,188.87 = 13,439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.37/33,188.87 = 13,439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.37x = 33,188.87 × 13,439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.37x = 446,040,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,040,158.92/24,049.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.85

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