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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.49, 36,962.42 and 14,781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.49, 36,962.42 and 14,781.84 is: 22,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.49 : 36,962.42 = 14,781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.49/36,962.42 = 14,781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.49x = 36,962.42 × 14,781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.49x = 546,372,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,372,504.54/24,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,178.27

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