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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,945.36, 37,388.88 and 13,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,945.36, 37,388.88 and 13,849.44 is: 20,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,945.36 : 37,388.88 = 13,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,945.36/37,388.88 = 13,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,945.36x = 37,388.88 × 13,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,945.36x = 517,815,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,815,050.23/24,945.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.97

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