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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.78, 34,009.75 and 14,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.78, 34,009.75 and 14,034.41 is: 19,367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.78 : 34,009.75 = 14,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.78/34,009.75 = 14,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.78x = 34,009.75 × 14,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.78x = 477,306,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,306,775.50/24,644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,367.46

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