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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.78, 33,191.54 and 13,441.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.78, 33,191.54 and 13,441.59 is: 18,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.78 : 33,191.54 = 13,441.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.78/33,191.54 = 13,441.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.78x = 33,191.54 × 13,441.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.78x = 446,147,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,147,072.15/24,051.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.44

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