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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.54, 36,438.36 and 13,040.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.54, 36,438.36 and 13,040.04 is: 19,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.54 : 36,438.36 = 13,040.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.54/36,438.36 = 13,040.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.54x = 36,438.36 × 13,040.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.54x = 475,157,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,157,671.93/24,312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.73

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