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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.79, 33,325.32 and 14,079.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.79, 33,325.32 and 14,079.87 is: 19,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.79 : 33,325.32 = 14,079.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.79/33,325.32 = 14,079.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.79x = 33,325.32 × 14,079.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.79x = 469,216,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,216,173.31/24,149.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.41

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