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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,446.44, 36,649.42 and 21,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,446.44, 36,649.42 and 21,318.76 is: 31,960.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,446.44 : 36,649.42 = 21,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,446.44/36,649.42 = 21,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,446.44x = 36,649.42 × 21,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,446.44x = 781,320,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,320,189.12/24,446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,960.49

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