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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.07, 33,278.90 and 14,050.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.07, 33,278.90 and 14,050.41 is: 19,389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.07 : 33,278.90 = 14,050.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.07/33,278.90 = 14,050.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.07x = 33,278.90 × 14,050.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.07x = 467,582,260.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,582,260.53/24,115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.63

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