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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.95, 36,251.86 and 13,075.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.95, 36,251.86 and 13,075.46 is: 19,618.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.95 : 36,251.86 = 13,075.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.95/36,251.86 = 13,075.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.95x = 36,251.86 × 13,075.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.95x = 474,009,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,009,803.30/24,160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.84

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