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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.18, 33,202.41 and 13,449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.18, 33,202.41 and 13,449.26 is: 18,560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.18 : 33,202.41 = 13,449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.18/33,202.41 = 13,449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.18x = 33,202.41 × 13,449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.18x = 446,547,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,547,877.29/24,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.39

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