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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.26, 33,963.60 and 14,540.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.26, 33,963.60 and 14,540.82 is: 20,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.26 : 33,963.60 = 14,540.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.26/33,963.60 = 14,540.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.26x = 33,963.60 × 14,540.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.26x = 493,858,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,858,594.15/24,619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.85

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