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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,606.18, 36,874.44 and 14,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,606.18, 36,874.44 and 14,054.58 is: 21,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,606.18 : 36,874.44 = 14,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,606.18/36,874.44 = 14,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,606.18x = 36,874.44 × 14,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,606.18x = 518,254,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,254,766.94/24,606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.98

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