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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.26, 33,189.27 and 13,439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.26, 33,189.27 and 13,439.89 is: 18,547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.26 : 33,189.27 = 13,439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.26/33,189.27 = 13,439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.26x = 33,189.27 × 13,439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.26x = 446,060,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,060,137.98/24,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.00

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