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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.76, 33,192.60 and 13,442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.76, 33,192.60 and 13,442.12 is: 18,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.76 : 33,192.60 = 13,442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.76/33,192.60 = 13,442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.76x = 33,192.60 × 13,442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.76x = 446,178,912.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,178,912.31/24,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.01

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