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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.79, 36,893.48 and 14,610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.79, 36,893.48 and 14,610.38 is: 21,887.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.79 : 36,893.48 = 14,610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.79/36,893.48 = 14,610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.79x = 36,893.48 × 14,610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.79x = 539,027,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,027,504.80/24,626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,887.85

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