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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.26, 33,934.58 and 13,979.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.26, 33,934.58 and 13,979.94 is: 19,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.26 : 33,934.58 = 13,979.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.26/33,934.58 = 13,979.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.26x = 33,934.58 × 13,979.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.26x = 474,403,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,403,392.33/24,590.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,292.33

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