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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,680.34, 37,029.81 and 14,826.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,680.34, 37,029.81 and 14,826.51 is: 22,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,680.34 : 37,029.81 = 14,826.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,680.34/37,029.81 = 14,826.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,680.34x = 37,029.81 × 14,826.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,680.34x = 549,022,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,022,848.26/24,680.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.35

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