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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.20, 36,679.31 and 13,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.20, 36,679.31 and 13,204.29 is: 19,809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.20 : 36,679.31 = 13,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.20/36,679.31 = 13,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.20x = 36,679.31 × 13,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.20x = 484,324,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,324,246.24/24,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.41

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