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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.36, 37,079.52 and 14,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.36, 37,079.52 and 14,342.08 is: 21,506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.36 : 37,079.52 = 14,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.36/37,079.52 = 14,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.36x = 37,079.52 × 14,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.36x = 531,797,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,797,442.20/24,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,506.44

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