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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.89, 33,726.92 and 13,261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.89, 33,726.92 and 13,261.89 is: 18,301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.89 : 33,726.92 = 13,261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.89/33,726.92 = 13,261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.89x = 33,726.92 × 13,261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.89x = 447,282,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,282,567.60/24,439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.34

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