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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.37, 36,878.87 and 14,063.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.37, 36,878.87 and 14,063.41 is: 21,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.37 : 36,878.87 = 14,063.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.37/36,878.87 = 14,063.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.37x = 36,878.87 × 14,063.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.37x = 518,642,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,642,612.11/24,625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.31

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