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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,841.29, 37,261.94 and 14,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,841.29, 37,261.94 and 14,445.75 is: 21,668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,841.29 : 37,261.94 = 14,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,841.29/37,261.94 = 14,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,841.29x = 37,261.94 × 14,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,841.29x = 538,276,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,276,597.53/24,841.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.63

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