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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.18, 33,144.60 and 14,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.18, 33,144.60 and 14,461.09 is: 19,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.18 : 33,144.60 = 14,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.18/33,144.60 = 14,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.18x = 33,144.60 × 14,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.18x = 479,307,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,307,043.61/24,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.21

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