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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.52, 36,709.38 and 13,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.52, 36,709.38 and 13,375.32 is: 20,074.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.52 : 36,709.38 = 13,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.52/36,709.38 = 13,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.52x = 36,709.38 × 13,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.52x = 490,999,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,999,704.50/24,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.79

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