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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,839.98, 37,259.97 and 14,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,839.98, 37,259.97 and 14,444.44 is: 21,666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,839.98 : 37,259.97 = 14,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,839.98/37,259.97 = 14,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,839.98x = 37,259.97 × 14,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,839.98x = 538,199,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,199,253.75/24,839.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.66

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