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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.79, 33,728.27 and 13,262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.79, 33,728.27 and 13,262.79 is: 18,302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.79 : 33,728.27 = 13,262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.79/33,728.27 = 13,262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.79x = 33,728.27 × 13,262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.79x = 447,330,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,330,962.07/24,440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.64

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