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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.25, 33,190.78 and 13,440.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.25, 33,190.78 and 13,440.89 is: 18,548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.25 : 33,190.78 = 13,440.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.25/33,190.78 = 13,440.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.25x = 33,190.78 × 13,440.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.25x = 446,113,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,113,454.17/24,051.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.45

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