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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.04, 36,908.46 and 13,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.04, 36,908.46 and 13,530.24 is: 20,290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.04 : 36,908.46 = 13,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.04/36,908.46 = 13,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.04x = 36,908.46 × 13,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.04x = 499,380,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,380,321.83/24,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.91

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