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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.10, 36,727.05 and 14,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.10, 36,727.05 and 14,091.10 is: 21,158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.10 : 36,727.05 = 14,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.10/36,727.05 = 14,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.10x = 36,727.05 × 14,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.10x = 517,524,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,524,534.26/24,459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.77

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