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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,741.26, 34,141.88 and 14,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,741.26, 34,141.88 and 14,530.90 is: 20,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,741.26 : 34,141.88 = 14,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,741.26/34,141.88 = 14,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,741.26x = 34,141.88 × 14,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,741.26x = 496,112,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,112,244.09/24,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.02

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