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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.94, 34,044.04 and 14,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.94, 34,044.04 and 14,058.30 is: 19,400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.94 : 34,044.04 = 14,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.94/34,044.04 = 14,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.94x = 34,044.04 × 14,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.94x = 478,601,327.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,601,327.53/24,668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.97

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