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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.42, 36,413.12 and 13,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.42, 36,413.12 and 13,879.88 is: 20,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.42 : 36,413.12 = 13,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.42/36,413.12 = 13,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.42x = 36,413.12 × 13,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.42x = 505,409,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,409,588.66/24,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.81

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