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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.46, 36,252.61 and 13,075.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.46, 36,252.61 and 13,075.97 is: 19,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.46 : 36,252.61 = 13,075.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.46/36,252.61 = 13,075.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.46x = 36,252.61 × 13,075.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.46x = 474,037,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,037,859.52/24,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.59

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