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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,840.98, 37,261.47 and 14,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,840.98, 37,261.47 and 14,445.44 is: 21,668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,840.98 : 37,261.47 = 14,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,840.98/37,261.47 = 14,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,840.98x = 37,261.47 × 14,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,840.98x = 538,258,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,258,256.97/24,840.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.16

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