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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.62, 36,720.27 and 14,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.62, 36,720.27 and 14,089.50 is: 21,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.62 : 36,720.27 = 14,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.62/36,720.27 = 14,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.62x = 36,720.27 × 14,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.62x = 517,370,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,370,244.17/24,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.48

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