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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,934.73, 37,342.62 and 14,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,934.73, 37,342.62 and 14,382.54 is: 21,539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,934.73 : 37,342.62 = 14,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,934.73/37,342.62 = 14,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,934.73x = 37,342.62 × 14,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,934.73x = 537,081,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,081,725.85/24,934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,539.51

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