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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.58, 33,987.42 and 14,558.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.58, 33,987.42 and 14,558.95 is: 20,090.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.58 : 33,987.42 = 14,558.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.58/33,987.42 = 14,558.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.58x = 33,987.42 × 14,558.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.58x = 494,821,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,821,148.41/24,629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.52

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