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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,926.94, 37,407.42 and 13,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,926.94, 37,407.42 and 13,826.70 is: 20,749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,926.94 : 37,407.42 = 13,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,926.94/37,407.42 = 13,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,926.94x = 37,407.42 × 13,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,926.94x = 517,221,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,221,174.11/24,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.49

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