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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,948.74, 34,429.39 and 13,618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,948.74, 34,429.39 and 13,618.50 is: 18,793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,948.74 : 34,429.39 = 13,618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,948.74/34,429.39 = 13,618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,948.74x = 34,429.39 × 13,618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,948.74x = 468,876,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,876,484.56/24,948.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,793.59

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