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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.37, 33,202.67 and 13,449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.37, 33,202.67 and 13,449.45 is: 18,560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.37 : 33,202.67 = 13,449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.37/33,202.67 = 13,449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.37x = 33,202.67 × 13,449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.37x = 446,557,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,557,582.78/24,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.65

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