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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.46, 34,002.48 and 13,461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.46, 34,002.48 and 13,461.46 is: 18,576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.46 : 34,002.48 = 13,461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.46/34,002.48 = 13,461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.46x = 34,002.48 × 13,461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.46x = 457,723,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,723,024.42/24,639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.83

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