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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.03, 36,876.62 and 13,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.03, 36,876.62 and 13,335.85 is: 20,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.03 : 36,876.62 = 13,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.03/36,876.62 = 13,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.03x = 36,876.62 × 13,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.03x = 491,781,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,781,072.83/24,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.78

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