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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.52, 33,977.54 and 13,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.52, 33,977.54 and 13,442.44 is: 18,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.52 : 33,977.54 = 13,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.52/33,977.54 = 13,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.52x = 33,977.54 × 13,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.52x = 456,741,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,741,042.80/24,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.23

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