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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.79, 34,051.70 and 14,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.79, 34,051.70 and 14,059.99 is: 19,404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.79 : 34,051.70 = 14,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.79/34,051.70 = 14,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.79x = 34,051.70 × 14,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.79x = 478,766,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,766,491.18/24,672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.64

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