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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.60, 33,726.72 and 13,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.60, 33,726.72 and 13,261.60 is: 18,301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.60 : 33,726.72 = 13,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.60/33,726.72 = 13,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.60x = 33,726.72 × 13,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.60x = 447,270,269.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,270,269.95/24,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.05

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