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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.48, 33,752.28 and 13,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.48, 33,752.28 and 13,280.24 is: 18,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.48 : 33,752.28 = 13,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.48/33,752.28 = 13,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.48x = 33,752.28 × 13,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.48x = 448,238,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,238,378.95/24,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.50

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