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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.39, 36,252.52 and 13,075.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.39, 36,252.52 and 13,075.90 is: 19,619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.39 : 36,252.52 = 13,075.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.39/36,252.52 = 13,075.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.39x = 36,252.52 × 13,075.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.39x = 474,034,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,034,326.27/24,161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.50

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