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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,578.73, 36,905.02 and 14,060.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,578.73, 36,905.02 and 14,060.63 is: 21,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,578.73 : 36,905.02 = 14,060.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,578.73/36,905.02 = 14,060.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,578.73x = 36,905.02 × 14,060.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,578.73x = 518,907,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,907,628.99/24,578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.06

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