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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,939.48, 34,415.58 and 13,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,939.48, 34,415.58 and 13,761.24 is: 18,990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,939.48 : 34,415.58 = 13,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,939.48/34,415.58 = 13,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,939.48x = 34,415.58 × 13,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,939.48x = 473,601,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,601,056.12/24,939.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.01

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