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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.30, 36,278.82 and 13,082.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.30, 36,278.82 and 13,082.76 is: 19,631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.30 : 36,278.82 = 13,082.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.30/36,278.82 = 13,082.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.30x = 36,278.82 × 13,082.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.30x = 474,627,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,627,095.14/24,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.92

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