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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.55, 36,694.72 and 13,363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.55, 36,694.72 and 13,363.21 is: 20,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.55 : 36,694.72 = 13,363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.55/36,694.72 = 13,363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.55x = 36,694.72 × 13,363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.55x = 490,359,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,359,311.82/24,479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.39

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