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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.64, 36,260.29 and 13,081.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.64, 36,260.29 and 13,081.18 is: 19,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.64 : 36,260.29 = 13,081.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.64/36,260.29 = 13,081.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.64x = 36,260.29 × 13,081.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.64x = 474,327,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,327,380.34/24,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.36

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