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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.61, 36,029.68 and 14,161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.61, 36,029.68 and 14,161.91 is: 21,213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.61 : 36,029.68 = 14,161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.61/36,029.68 = 14,161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.61x = 36,029.68 × 14,161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.61x = 510,248,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,248,869.94/24,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,213.86

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