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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.08, 33,189.01 and 13,439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.08, 33,189.01 and 13,439.71 is: 18,546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.08 : 33,189.01 = 13,439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.08/33,189.01 = 13,439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.08x = 33,189.01 × 13,439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.08x = 446,050,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,050,470.04/24,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.74

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