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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.96, 34,049.91 and 14,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.96, 34,049.91 and 14,061.94 is: 19,400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.96 : 34,049.91 = 14,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.96/34,049.91 = 14,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.96x = 34,049.91 × 14,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.96x = 478,807,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,807,791.43/24,679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.67

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