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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.52, 36,042.93 and 13,525.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.52, 36,042.93 and 13,525.65 is: 20,270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.52 : 36,042.93 = 13,525.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.52/36,042.93 = 13,525.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.52x = 36,042.93 × 13,525.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.52x = 487,504,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,504,056.15/24,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.00

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