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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.44, 33,726.44 and 13,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.44, 33,726.44 and 13,261.44 is: 18,300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.44 : 33,726.44 = 13,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.44/33,726.44 = 13,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.44x = 33,726.44 × 13,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.44x = 447,261,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,261,094.17/24,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.79

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