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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.01, 33,752.25 and 13,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.01, 33,752.25 and 13,280.01 is: 18,326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.01 : 33,752.25 = 13,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.01/33,752.25 = 13,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.01x = 33,752.25 × 13,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.01x = 448,230,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,230,217.52/24,458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.52

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