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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.41, 33,188.89 and 13,439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.41, 33,188.89 and 13,439.06 is: 18,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.41 : 33,188.89 = 13,439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.41/33,188.89 = 13,439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.41x = 33,188.89 × 13,439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.41x = 446,027,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,027,620.85/24,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.30

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