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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.68, 33,726.78 and 13,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.68, 33,726.78 and 13,261.68 is: 18,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.68 : 33,726.78 = 13,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.68/33,726.78 = 13,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.68x = 33,726.78 × 13,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.68x = 447,273,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,273,763.79/24,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.13

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