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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.96, 33,191.94 and 13,442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.96, 33,191.94 and 13,442.50 is: 18,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.96 : 33,191.94 = 13,442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.96/33,191.94 = 13,442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.96x = 33,191.94 × 13,442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.96x = 446,182,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,182,653.45/24,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.01

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