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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.64, 33,726.58 and 13,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.64, 33,726.58 and 13,261.64 is: 18,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.64 : 33,726.58 = 13,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.64/33,726.58 = 13,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.64x = 33,726.58 × 13,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.64x = 447,269,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,269,560.60/24,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.99

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