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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,529.09, 33,862.74 and 14,460.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,529.09, 33,862.74 and 14,460.78 is: 19,963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,529.09 : 33,862.74 = 14,460.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,529.09/33,862.74 = 14,460.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,529.09x = 33,862.74 × 14,460.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,529.09x = 489,681,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,681,633.34/24,529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,963.30

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