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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.31, 36,132.54 and 13,435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.31, 36,132.54 and 13,435.24 is: 20,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.31 : 36,132.54 = 13,435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.31/36,132.54 = 13,435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.31x = 36,132.54 × 13,435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.31x = 485,449,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,449,309.65/24,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.35

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