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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,945.13, 37,433.91 and 13,266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,945.13, 37,433.91 and 13,266.55 is: 19,908.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,945.13 : 37,433.91 = 13,266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,945.13/37,433.91 = 13,266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,945.13x = 37,433.91 × 13,266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,945.13x = 496,618,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,618,838.71/24,945.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.45

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