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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.44, 36,647.92 and 21,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.44, 36,647.92 and 21,317.76 is: 31,958.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.44 : 36,647.92 = 21,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.44/36,647.92 = 21,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.44x = 36,647.92 × 21,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.44x = 781,251,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,251,563.06/24,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,958.99

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