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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.79, 34,439.04 and 14,343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.79, 34,439.04 and 14,343.84 is: 19,798.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.79 : 34,439.04 = 14,343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.79/34,439.04 = 14,343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.79x = 34,439.04 × 14,343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.79x = 493,988,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,988,079.51/24,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,798.49

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