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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.61, 34,011.74 and 14,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.61, 34,011.74 and 14,039.01 is: 19,371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.61 : 34,011.74 = 14,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.61/34,011.74 = 14,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.61x = 34,011.74 × 14,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.61x = 477,491,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,491,087.78/24,649.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.15

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