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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.54, 33,727.95 and 13,262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.54, 33,727.95 and 13,262.54 is: 18,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.54 : 33,727.95 = 13,262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.54/33,727.95 = 13,262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.54x = 33,727.95 × 13,262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.54x = 447,318,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,318,370.31/24,440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.31

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