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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,610.73, 33,961.46 and 14,536.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,610.73, 33,961.46 and 14,536.89 is: 20,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,610.73 : 33,961.46 = 14,536.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,610.73/33,961.46 = 14,536.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,610.73x = 33,961.46 × 14,536.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,610.73x = 493,693,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,693,935.57/24,610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.11

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