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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,579.23, 36,905.77 and 14,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,579.23, 36,905.77 and 14,061.13 is: 21,112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,579.23 : 36,905.77 = 14,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,579.23/36,905.77 = 14,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,579.23x = 36,905.77 × 14,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,579.23x = 518,936,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,936,645.19/24,579.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.81

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