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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.12, 33,189.08 and 13,439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.12, 33,189.08 and 13,439.75 is: 18,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.12 : 33,189.08 = 13,439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.12/33,189.08 = 13,439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.12x = 33,189.08 × 13,439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.12x = 446,052,704.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,052,704.79/24,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.80

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