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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,058.51, 36,120.49 and 13,535.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,058.51, 36,120.49 and 13,535.93 is: 20,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,058.51 : 36,120.49 = 13,535.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,058.51/36,120.49 = 13,535.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,058.51x = 36,120.49 × 13,535.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,058.51x = 488,924,480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,924,480.67/24,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.31

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