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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,478.26, 33,779.86 and 13,300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,478.26, 33,779.86 and 13,300.26 is: 18,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,478.26 : 33,779.86 = 13,300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,478.26/33,779.86 = 13,300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,478.26x = 33,779.86 × 13,300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,478.26x = 449,280,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,280,920.76/24,478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.28

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