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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.78, 33,741.06 and 13,271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.78, 33,741.06 and 13,271.78 is: 18,315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.78 : 33,741.06 = 13,271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.78/33,741.06 = 13,271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.78x = 33,741.06 × 13,271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.78x = 447,803,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,803,925.29/24,449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.25

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