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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.64, 33,190.56 and 13,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.64, 33,190.56 and 13,441.44 is: 18,549.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.64 : 33,190.56 = 13,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.64/33,190.56 = 13,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.64x = 33,190.56 × 13,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.64x = 446,128,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,128,920.81/24,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.57

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