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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.76, 34,058.07 and 13,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.76, 34,058.07 and 13,349.26 is: 18,421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.76 : 34,058.07 = 13,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.76/34,058.07 = 13,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.76x = 34,058.07 × 13,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.76x = 454,650,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,650,031.53/24,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.98

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