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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.58, 34,029.30 and 14,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.58, 34,029.30 and 14,049.94 is: 19,387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.58 : 34,029.30 = 14,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.58/34,029.30 = 14,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.58x = 34,029.30 × 14,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.58x = 478,109,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,109,623.24/24,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.61

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