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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.89, 36,253.28 and 13,076.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.89, 36,253.28 and 13,076.46 is: 19,620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.89 : 36,253.28 = 13,076.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.89/36,253.28 = 13,076.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.89x = 36,253.28 × 13,076.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.89x = 474,064,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,064,565.79/24,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.34

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