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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.69, 33,189.33 and 13,440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.69, 33,189.33 and 13,440.41 is: 18,547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.69 : 33,189.33 = 13,440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.69/33,189.33 = 13,440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.69x = 33,189.33 × 13,440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.69x = 446,078,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,078,202.83/24,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.42

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