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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.88, 36,879.62 and 14,063.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.88, 36,879.62 and 14,063.91 is: 21,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.88 : 36,879.62 = 14,063.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.88/36,879.62 = 14,063.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.88x = 36,879.62 × 14,063.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.88x = 518,671,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,671,656.51/24,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.06

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