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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.12, 37,477.32 and 13,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.12, 37,477.32 and 13,886.32 is: 20,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.12 : 37,477.32 = 13,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.12/37,477.32 = 13,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.12x = 37,477.32 × 13,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.12x = 520,422,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,422,058.26/24,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.28

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