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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.76, 36,661.26 and 13,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.76, 36,661.26 and 13,340.48 is: 20,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.76 : 36,661.26 = 13,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.76/36,661.26 = 13,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.76x = 36,661.26 × 13,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.76x = 489,078,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,078,805.80/24,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.06

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