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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.28, 33,189.46 and 13,978.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.28, 33,189.46 and 13,978.92 is: 19,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.28 : 33,189.46 = 13,978.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.28/33,189.46 = 13,978.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.28x = 33,189.46 × 13,978.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.28x = 463,952,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,952,806.18/24,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.95

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