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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,952.57, 37,408.98 and 14,410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,952.57, 37,408.98 and 14,410.60 is: 21,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,952.57 : 37,408.98 = 14,410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,952.57/37,408.98 = 14,410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,952.57x = 37,408.98 × 14,410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,952.57x = 539,085,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,085,660.14/24,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.42

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