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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,550.76, 36,822.34 and 13,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,550.76, 36,822.34 and 13,462.92 is: 20,192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,550.76 : 36,822.34 = 13,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,550.76/36,822.34 = 13,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,550.76x = 36,822.34 × 13,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,550.76x = 495,736,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,736,217.63/24,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.30

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