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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,460.26, 33,755.36 and 13,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,460.26, 33,755.36 and 13,282.26 is: 18,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,460.26 : 33,755.36 = 13,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,460.26/33,755.36 = 13,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,460.26x = 33,755.36 × 13,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,460.26x = 448,347,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,347,401.50/24,460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,329.63

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