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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.53, 33,188.29 and 13,439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.53, 33,188.29 and 13,439.18 is: 18,546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.53 : 33,188.29 = 13,439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.53/33,188.29 = 13,439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.53x = 33,188.29 × 13,439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.53x = 446,023,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,023,452.57/24,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.04

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