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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,491.48, 33,805.88 and 14,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,491.48, 33,805.88 and 14,419.12 is: 19,902.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,491.48 : 33,805.88 = 14,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,491.48/33,805.88 = 14,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,491.48x = 33,805.88 × 14,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,491.48x = 487,451,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,451,040.43/24,491.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.88

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