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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.78, 36,669.12 and 14,050.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.78, 36,669.12 and 14,050.53 is: 21,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.78 : 36,669.12 = 14,050.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.78/36,669.12 = 14,050.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.78x = 36,669.12 × 14,050.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.78x = 515,220,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,220,570.63/24,438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.09

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