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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.48, 33,231.31 and 13,324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.48, 33,231.31 and 13,324.81 is: 18,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.48 : 33,231.31 = 13,324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.48/33,231.31 = 13,324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.48x = 33,231.31 × 13,324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.48x = 442,800,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,800,775.41/24,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.37

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