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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.44, 37,478.88 and 13,885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.44, 37,478.88 and 13,885.92 is: 20,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.44 : 37,478.88 = 13,885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.44/37,478.88 = 13,885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.44x = 37,478.88 × 13,885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.44x = 520,428,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,428,729.37/24,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.28

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