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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.27, 36,057.52 and 14,053.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.27, 36,057.52 and 14,053.54 is: 21,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.27 : 36,057.52 = 14,053.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.27/36,057.52 = 14,053.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.27x = 36,057.52 × 14,053.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.27x = 506,735,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,735,799.62/24,046.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.36

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