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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.58, 33,782.76 and 13,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.58, 33,782.76 and 13,301.58 is: 18,356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.58 : 33,782.76 = 13,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.58/33,782.76 = 13,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.58x = 33,782.76 × 13,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.58x = 449,364,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,364,084.76/24,479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.69

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