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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.80, 36,276.57 and 13,081.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.80, 36,276.57 and 13,081.26 is: 19,629.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.80 : 36,276.57 = 13,081.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.80/36,276.57 = 13,081.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.80x = 36,276.57 × 13,081.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.80x = 474,543,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,543,244.08/24,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.67

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