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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.26, 36,958.90 and 14,766.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.26, 36,958.90 and 14,766.18 is: 22,149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.26 : 36,958.90 = 14,766.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.26/36,958.90 = 14,766.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.26x = 36,958.90 × 14,766.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.26x = 545,741,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,741,770.00/24,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,149.28

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