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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.70, 37,358.55 and 14,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.70, 37,358.55 and 14,408.10 is: 21,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.70 : 37,358.55 = 14,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.70/37,358.55 = 14,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.70x = 37,358.55 × 14,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.70x = 538,265,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,265,724.26/24,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.15

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