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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.52, 37,405.90 and 14,408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.52, 37,405.90 and 14,408.58 is: 21,601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.52 : 37,405.90 = 14,408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.52/37,405.90 = 14,408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.52x = 37,405.90 × 14,408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.52x = 538,965,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,965,902.62/24,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.39

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