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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.77, 37,406.27 and 14,408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.77, 37,406.27 and 14,408.82 is: 21,601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.77 : 37,406.27 = 14,408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.77/37,406.27 = 14,408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.77x = 37,406.27 × 14,408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.77x = 538,980,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,980,247.32/24,950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.75

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