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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.42, 33,726.54 and 13,261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.42, 33,726.54 and 13,261.42 is: 18,300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.42 : 33,726.54 = 13,261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.42/33,726.54 = 13,261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.42x = 33,726.54 × 13,261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.42x = 447,261,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,261,812.09/24,439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.84

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