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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.39, 34,376.05 and 13,579.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.39, 34,376.05 and 13,579.63 is: 18,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.39 : 34,376.05 = 13,579.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.39/34,376.05 = 13,579.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.39x = 34,376.05 × 13,579.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.39x = 466,814,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,814,039.86/24,910.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,739.74

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