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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.75, 34,474.58 and 13,801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.75, 34,474.58 and 13,801.75 is: 19,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.75 : 34,474.58 = 13,801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.75/34,474.58 = 13,801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.75x = 34,474.58 × 13,801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.75x = 475,809,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,809,534.52/24,979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,047.81

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