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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.30, 33,982.76 and 14,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.30, 33,982.76 and 14,018.28 is: 19,340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.30 : 33,982.76 = 14,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.30/33,982.76 = 14,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.30x = 33,982.76 × 14,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.30x = 476,379,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,379,844.85/24,631.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.43

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