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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.41, 36,922.52 and 14,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.41, 36,922.52 and 14,072.30 is: 21,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.41 : 36,922.52 = 14,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.41/36,922.52 = 14,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.41x = 36,922.52 × 14,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.41x = 519,584,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,584,800.14/24,590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.57

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