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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.78, 33,188.78 and 13,439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.78, 33,188.78 and 13,439.59 is: 18,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.78 : 33,188.78 = 13,439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.78/33,188.78 = 13,439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.78x = 33,188.78 × 13,439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.78x = 446,043,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,043,445.63/24,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.68

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