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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.05, 36,248.92 and 13,077.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.05, 36,248.92 and 13,077.86 is: 19,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.05 : 36,248.92 = 13,077.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.05/36,248.92 = 13,077.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.05x = 36,248.92 × 13,077.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.05x = 474,058,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,058,086.97/24,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.24

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