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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.08, 36,981.48 and 14,276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.08, 36,981.48 and 14,276.08 is: 21,423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.08 : 36,981.48 = 14,276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.08/36,981.48 = 14,276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.08x = 36,981.48 × 14,276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.08x = 527,950,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,950,567.00/24,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.02

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