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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.33, 33,189.35 and 13,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.33, 33,189.35 and 13,439.96 is: 18,547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.33 : 33,189.35 = 13,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.33/33,189.35 = 13,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.33x = 33,189.35 × 13,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.33x = 446,063,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,063,404.08/24,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.08

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