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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.70, 36,419.55 and 14,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.70, 36,419.55 and 14,449.30 is: 21,673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.70 : 36,419.55 = 14,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.70/36,419.55 = 14,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.70x = 36,419.55 × 14,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.70x = 526,237,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,237,003.82/24,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,673.95

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