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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,990.12, 37,441.44 and 14,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,990.12, 37,441.44 and 14,580 is: 21,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,990.12 : 37,441.44 = 14,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,990.12/37,441.44 = 14,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,990.12x = 37,441.44 × 14,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,990.12x = 545,896,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,896,195.20/24,990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,844.48

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