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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,526.58, 36,759.54 and 14,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,526.58, 36,759.54 and 14,005.40 is: 20,990.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,526.58 : 36,759.54 = 14,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,526.58/36,759.54 = 14,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,526.58x = 36,759.54 × 14,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,526.58x = 514,832,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,832,061.52/24,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.78

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