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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.41, 36,778.99 and 13,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.41, 36,778.99 and 13,406.13 is: 20,114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.41 : 36,778.99 = 13,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.41/36,778.99 = 13,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.41x = 36,778.99 × 13,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.41x = 493,063,979.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,063,979.64/24,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,114.87

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