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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.52, 36,877.56 and 14,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.52, 36,877.56 and 14,062.53 is: 21,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.52 : 36,877.56 = 14,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.52/36,877.56 = 14,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.52x = 36,877.56 × 14,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.52x = 518,591,655.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,591,655.54/24,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.97

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