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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.40, 36,611.10 and 13,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.40, 36,611.10 and 13,348.20 is: 20,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.40 : 36,611.10 = 13,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.40/36,611.10 = 13,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.40x = 36,611.10 × 13,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.40x = 488,692,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,692,285.02/24,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.30

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