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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,628.79, 33,988.54 and 13,450.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,628.79, 33,988.54 and 13,450.79 is: 18,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,628.79 : 33,988.54 = 13,450.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,628.79/33,988.54 = 13,450.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,628.79x = 33,988.54 × 13,450.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,628.79x = 457,172,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,172,510.38/24,628.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.53

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