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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.64, 36,257.29 and 13,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.64, 36,257.29 and 13,079.18 is: 19,624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.64 : 36,257.29 = 13,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.64/36,257.29 = 13,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.64x = 36,257.29 × 13,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.64x = 474,215,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,215,680.17/24,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.36

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