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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.80, 36,272.07 and 13,078.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.80, 36,272.07 and 13,078.26 is: 19,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.80 : 36,272.07 = 13,078.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.80/36,272.07 = 13,078.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.80x = 36,272.07 × 13,078.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.80x = 474,375,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,375,562.20/24,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.17

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