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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.43, 36,018.78 and 14,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.43, 36,018.78 and 14,033.52 is: 21,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.43 : 36,018.78 = 14,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.43/36,018.78 = 14,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.43x = 36,018.78 × 14,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.43x = 505,470,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,470,216.88/24,059.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.23

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