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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.52, 34,031.46 and 14,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.52, 34,031.46 and 14,049.88 is: 19,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.52 : 34,031.46 = 14,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.52/34,031.46 = 14,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.52x = 34,031.46 × 14,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.52x = 478,137,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,137,929.22/24,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.80

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