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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.31, 33,188.81 and 13,440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.31, 33,188.81 and 13,440.03 is: 18,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.31 : 33,188.81 = 13,440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.31/33,188.81 = 13,440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.31x = 33,188.81 × 13,440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.31x = 446,058,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,058,602.06/24,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.90

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