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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.34, 37,483.44 and 13,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.34, 37,483.44 and 13,885.10 is: 20,835.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.34 : 37,483.44 = 13,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.34/37,483.44 = 13,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.34x = 37,483.44 × 13,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.34x = 520,461,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,461,312.74/24,979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.67

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