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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.34, 34,113.35 and 18,751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.34, 34,113.35 and 18,751.14 is: 25,866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.34 : 34,113.35 = 18,751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.34/34,113.35 = 18,751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.34x = 34,113.35 × 18,751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.34x = 639,664,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,664,201.72/24,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,866.61

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