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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.70, 37,043.55 and 14,829.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.70, 37,043.55 and 14,829.90 is: 22,244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.70 : 37,043.55 = 14,829.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.70/37,043.55 = 14,829.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.70x = 37,043.55 × 14,829.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.70x = 549,352,142.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,352,142.15/24,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.85

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