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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.62, 34,020.54 and 14,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.62, 34,020.54 and 14,042.30 is: 19,378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.62 : 34,020.54 = 14,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.62/34,020.54 = 14,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.62x = 34,020.54 × 14,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.62x = 477,726,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,726,458.74/24,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.32

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