To find the fourth proportional to the numbers \(2a\), \(3b\), and \(4c\), we can use the property of proportions.
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. **Define the Fourth Proportional**:
Let the fourth proportional be \(x\).
2. **Set Up the Proportion**:
According to the definition of fourth proportional, we have:
\[
\frac{2a}{3b} = \frac{4c}{x}
\]
3. **Cross-Multiply**:
Cross-multiplying gives us:
\[
2a \cdot x = 3b \cdot 4c
\]
4. **Simplify the Equation**:
This simplifies to:
\[
2ax = 12bc
\]
5. **Solve for \(x\)**:
To isolate \(x\), divide both sides by \(2a\):
\[
x = \frac{12bc}{2a}
\]
6. **Further Simplify**:
Simplifying the right-hand side gives:
\[
x = \frac{12bc}{2a} = \frac{6bc}{a}
\]
### Final Answer:
Thus, the fourth proportional to \(2a\), \(3b\), and \(4c\) is:
\[
\boxed{\frac{6bc}{a}}
\]
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