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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.62, 34,450.08 and 14,759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.62, 34,450.08 and 14,759.10 is: 20,371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.62 : 34,450.08 = 14,759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.62/34,450.08 = 14,759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.62x = 34,450.08 × 14,759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.62x = 508,452,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,452,175.73/24,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.81

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