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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.48, 33,192.47 and 13,442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.48, 33,192.47 and 13,442.11 is: 18,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.48 : 33,192.47 = 13,442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.48/33,192.47 = 13,442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.48x = 33,192.47 × 13,442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.48x = 446,176,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,176,795.36/24,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.14

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