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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.30, 36,595.34 and 13,319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.30, 36,595.34 and 13,319.34 is: 19,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.30 : 36,595.34 = 13,319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.30/36,595.34 = 13,319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.30x = 36,595.34 × 13,319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.30x = 487,425,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,425,775.88/24,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.51

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