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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.05, 33,725.91 and 13,261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.05, 33,725.91 and 13,261.05 is: 18,300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.05 : 33,725.91 = 13,261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.05/33,725.91 = 13,261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.05x = 33,725.91 × 13,261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.05x = 447,240,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,240,978.81/24,439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.26

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