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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.28, 36,666.86 and 14,049.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.28, 36,666.86 and 14,049.03 is: 21,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.28 : 36,666.86 = 14,049.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.28/36,666.86 = 14,049.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.28x = 36,666.86 × 14,049.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.28x = 515,133,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,133,745.90/24,437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.83

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