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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.10, 33,189.55 and 13,979.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.10, 33,189.55 and 13,979.06 is: 19,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.10 : 33,189.55 = 13,979.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.10/33,189.55 = 13,979.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.10x = 33,189.55 × 13,979.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.10x = 463,958,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,958,710.82/24,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.54

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