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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.79, 33,726.89 and 13,261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.79, 33,726.89 and 13,261.79 is: 18,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.79 : 33,726.89 = 13,261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.79/33,726.89 = 13,261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.79x = 33,726.89 × 13,261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.79x = 447,279,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,279,050.00/24,439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.26

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