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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.06, 33,944.30 and 14,529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.06, 33,944.30 and 14,529.74 is: 20,050.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.06 : 33,944.30 = 14,529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.06/33,944.30 = 14,529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.06x = 33,944.30 × 14,529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.06x = 493,201,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,201,853.48/24,598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.44

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