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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.99, 36,848.94 and 14,044.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.99, 36,848.94 and 14,044.87 is: 21,069.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.99 : 36,848.94 = 14,044.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.99/36,848.94 = 14,044.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.99x = 36,848.94 × 14,044.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.99x = 517,538,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,538,317.47/24,562.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.85

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