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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.87, 33,188.77 and 13,439.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.87, 33,188.77 and 13,439.51 is: 18,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.87 : 33,188.77 = 13,439.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.87/33,188.77 = 13,439.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.87x = 33,188.77 × 13,439.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.87x = 446,040,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,040,806.30/24,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.50

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