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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.14, 36,027.17 and 14,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.14, 36,027.17 and 14,179.06 is: 21,253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.14 : 36,027.17 = 14,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.14/36,027.17 = 14,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.14x = 36,027.17 × 14,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.14x = 510,831,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,831,260.37/24,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.52

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