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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,610.05, 33,961.86 and 13,432.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,610.05, 33,961.86 and 13,432.05 is: 18,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,610.05 : 33,961.86 = 13,432.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,610.05/33,961.86 = 13,432.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,610.05x = 33,961.86 × 13,432.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,610.05x = 456,177,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,177,401.61/24,610.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,536.22

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