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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.78, 34,184.82 and 13,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.78, 34,184.82 and 13,441.26 is: 18,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.78 : 34,184.82 = 13,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.78/34,184.82 = 13,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.78x = 34,184.82 × 13,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.78x = 459,487,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,487,053.67/24,771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.81

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