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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.08, 37,421.70 and 14,419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.08, 37,421.70 and 14,419.08 is: 21,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.08 : 37,421.70 = 14,419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.08/37,421.70 = 14,419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.08x = 37,421.70 × 14,419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.08x = 539,586,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,586,486.04/24,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.11

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